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The Possibilities of “If”
Meegan Denenberg and Tayyib Smith’s new incubator, co-working and networking space aims to boost Black businesses in Philly
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyBuilding A Tech Talent System
Other cities are capitalizing on the disruptions caused by the pandemic to rebrand themselves as innovation hubs. Can Philly do the same?
By Anne Gemmell“Recovery Doesn’t Happen by Accident”
In Chicago, Lori Lightfoot is out with a visionary post-Covid plan. A group of Philly civic leaders are working on doing the same. Here’s hoping it’s a first step.
By Larry PlattCalling all CEOs
An expert on the Future of Work discusses the steps employers can take to create opportunities for Philadelphians in the post-Covid economy
By Anne GemmellMosaic Development Partners
The Black-owned real estate company provides affordable housing and wealth-generating opportunities for oft-overlooked Philadelphians
By Jessica Blatt Press5 Future-Proof FAQs
Wondering what the Future of Work is all about? A former director in the Philadelphia's Office of Workforce Development has answers.
By Anne GemmellWhy I’m Obsessed with the Future of Work
A former director in Philly’s Office of Workforce Development on what needs to happen to keep Philadelphia working
By Anne GemmellBuilding a Better Workforce
Even during an economic crisis, Post Brothers' Matt Pestronk is tackling workforce development the same way he stood up to the building trades. Like a wrestler.
By Larry Platt“Basic income” To The Rescue?
WURD’s midday host praises the boldness of City Council's poverty proposal, with caveats
By Charles D. EllisonNurturing Tomorrow’s Workforce
Workforce development programs don’t always live up to their mission. PowerCorpsPHL exceeds theirs
By Jessica Blatt Press