Jobs
Smith & Roller Holdings
Can the transformation of a historic bank restore dignity and jobs to a neighborhood that could use the help?
By Courtney DuChene
Welcome to Second Chance High
For more than 30 years, YouthBuild Philadelphia has helped young adults reconnect with school after dropping out. Now, it’s launched an evening program to capture those still left behind
By Denisa R. Superville
Nafees Norris
When a young Black scientist couldn’t find representation in biotech, he created it
By Diemmy Dang
Keeping Gen Z in Philly
According to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia-area young adults want to stay here — but struggle to find fulfilling career pathways in the city
By Malcolm Burnley
Ali Velshi Tells a Tale of Two Economies
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by economist Justin Wolfers to discuss the disconnect between what Americans are experiencing and what Trump claims about jobs, wages, and inflation
By Ali Velshi
Keep Shining, Philly
The city proved itself a remarkable host this summer. Now, a corporate leader notes, it’s time to keep competing on the world stage
By Roberto E. Perez
Fixing the Prison-to-Temp (Worker) Pipeline
The temp work industry has more than doubled since 1990, but members of City Council and labor advocates say more accountability is long overdue
By Malcolm Burnley
Philadelphia Women, Still Underpaid
Our city’s pay equity paradox: Women who work have more education, and still earn less. An executive on how to fix this
By Meghan Pierce
Modernize the Prison to Work Pipeline
Technology infrastructure inside prisons is Philadelphia's best workforce and safety investment, say two workforce and education leaders
By Jane Oates and David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez
It’s Time to Act on Fair-Chance Hiring
Philadelphia companies have outwardly embraced putting returning citizens to work. That’s great, says a decades-long fair-chance employer — provided those employers do some work themselves
By Nic Watson