Philadelphia Works

In this episode of Today's Rosie we hear from two different generations of tradeswomen who work for SEPTA, Philadelphia's regional transit agency.  Melody Wells has been at SEPTA for over 25 years and is now a 2nd class mechanic.  Margaret Cobb has been at SEPTA for only 3 years and is now a 2nd class construction equipment operator. They talk about being mothers, Black tradeswomen, what has chang...

In this episode of Today's Rosie we hear from Gwen Gibson and her two teenage sons about growing up in a family where Mom is a tradeswoman.  Gwen works as a 1st Class Rail Vehicle Equipment Maintainer for SEPTA, the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority.

In this episode of Today's Rosie we hear from two welders who have very different jobs, but both see themselves as artists and tradeswomen.  Jennell Thomas is a track maintainer and self-employed 4th generation welder.  Sam Toggas is a welding fabricator who first trained as an artist.

In this episode of Today's Rosie we hear from Reverend Elaine McGuire, a Journey level Electrician with IBEW Local 98.  She has over 20 years of experience, often being both the only woman and only Black woman on construction sites in the Philadelphia region.  She tells us what she loves about her trade, how she got started and some of the challenges when you are an "only" on a job site and in the...

In this kick-off episode of Today's Rosie we discuss the origins of the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) project in the Philadelphia region and what the benefits are for women who pursue these careers.  Nicole Fuller is a founding member of Women in Nontraditional Careers and will discuss why this work is her passion. Nicole started her career as a tradeswoman and is a long-time advocate for...

As Philadelphia residents and businesses continue to navigate Pennsylvania's reopening plans and make informed decisions about their futures, Philadelphia Works is diligently striving everyday to meet career seekers and businesses at their point of need. In this episode of Real Talk about Real Trends in Workforce, Doug Foresta is joined by Kataney Couamin, Manager of Integrated Systems at Philadel...

In this episode of Real Talk about Real Trends in Workforce our guests will introduce Today's Rosie , a new podcast that will discuss the origins of the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) project in the Philadelphia region and what the benefits are for women who pursue these careers.  Nicole Fuller is a founding member of Women in Nontraditional Careers and will discuss why this work is her pa...

As the COVID-19 rate of infection slows and  Pennsylvania plans to reopen , employers who were fortunate enough to transition their staff to remote work, are preparing for employees to return to the office.  In this episode of Real Talk about Real Trends in Workforce, Sheila Boornazian, VP of Human Resources and Administration at Philadelphia Works, discusses the role HR plays in economic recovery...

Ellen Metro, the business engagement representative for hospitality & entertainment at Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the benefits of joining an Industry Partnership (IP). Industry Partnerships connect employers, workers, and job training providers from a single industry to collaborate on improving the industry's competitiveness and to address common workforce challenges.   The H...

H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO at Philadelphia Works joins the program to have a transparent conversation about how COVID-19 is impacting the local workforce in Philadelphia. He discusses the importance of access to technology for all, business mobility, and how to move the workforce and local economy forward post COVID-19.   Clancy also explains how Philadelphia Works has partnered with local...

Philadelphia Works , the City's workforce development board, Comcast , one of the region's largest employers, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia have partnered to pilot an innovative funding model called Pay-for-Success. Pay-for-Success aims to train Philadelphia residents for meaningful careers that pay a family-sustaining wage and correspondingly develops a viable talent pipeline for e...

Patrick Clancy, President & CEO at Philadelphia Works joins the program to discuss how the workforce development board utilized rapid response resources to mitigate the impact on thousands of workers and their families who were affected by the closing of both Hahnemann University Hospital and Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) this past summer.   Patrick explains the services and resources that P...

Mark Genua, apprenticeship program director for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to define apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship and  discusses the  benefits to both employers  and career  seekers. Learn about key resources coming from the Philadelphia region and the many ways that Philadelphia Works help employers build customizable, unique apprenticeship programs.   Resource Links:   Appren...

Barbara Allen, Consultant for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss what industry partnerships are, and how they benefit businesses and the local economy. Discover the history behind the Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) and the advanced manufacturing industry partnership. Barbara reveals how the workforce system has evolved to meet the changing needs of business...

 Kimberly McCaffrey, Manager of Youth System for Philadelphia Works, Inc. joins the program to discuss how the organization connects young people to summer employment opportunities. She details WorkReady® Philadelphia and provides tips and tricks to help navigate the workforce system's summer resources that support the City's youth population.   Podcast Resource Links: Get Connected to WorkReady®...

This episode features an interview with Diane Inverso, Executive Director of the Office of Adult Education and Peter Gonzales, President and CEO, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, as they discuss the work they are doing to help English Language Learners find meaningful employment. Discover some of the biggest barriers to employment, and the innovative programming and solutions that are bein...

This episode features an interview with Sue Hoffman, Senior Associate of Innovation, Philadelphia Works, and Jonathan Todd, Director of Talent Development, Philadelphia Commerce Department as they discuss the work that is being done to help returning citizens to find meaningful employment. To learn more, visit the below resources:  Guidelines and other resources for employers considering Fair Chan...

Nicole Pumphrey, Deputy Director, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians joins the program to discuss the International Professionals Program (IPP) , a partnership between WC and PWI.  The program is first of its kind in the nation to be supported by federal workforce funding through Philadelphia Works Inc. and target foreign-trained immigrant professionals. 

This episode features an interview with Patricia Blumenauer, Manager of Integrated Systems at Philadelphia Works, as she discusses the benefits of the CareerLink System, and shares information about vocational skills training and financial literacy counseling for job seekers. 

Edison Freire, Director of Gateway Initiatives for JEVS Human Services and  Beth St . Clair,  Apprenticeship Director, Urban Technology Project, Office of Educational Technology, discuss the work that they are doing with IT apprenticeships, including the opportunities that are available, what those apprenticeships look like, and the benefits and opportunities in the IT sector. 

Mark  Genua, Apprenticeship Program Director at Philadelphia Works, and Eric Ramsey, PA Director of Apprenticeships at the Dept. of Labor & Industry join the program to discuss the importance of apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships both for job seekers and employers. 

Kimberly McCaffrey, Manager of  Youth   System at  Philadelphia Works joins the program to discuss youth demographics, year round and summer youth activities and work-based learning and career pathways development strategies for youth.  

Farrah Parkes, Director of Education, Technology, and Job Readiness at Lutheran Settlement House joins the program to discuss the ways in which they are partnering with Philadelphia Works to help serve job seekers and businesses. 

This episode features an interview with Hugh Bailey, COO of Philadelphia Works and Heloise Jettison, Senior Director, Talent Development for Department of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia as they discuss the new strategy for workforce development. 

Evan Evans, General Manager at Aloft Philadelphia Hotel, discusses his partnership with Philadelphia Works and what he finds most valuable about that the services that Philadelphia Works provides. Evan discusses recent trends in the hospitality industry and the traits that he looks for in potential employees, and shares advice for other employers in the Philadelphia region who are looking to recru...