How do you reimagine an economy post-COVID? Investing in discovery and research that fuels entirely novel industries and new sources of job-creating demand is a start. That’s already happening in University City #Philadelphia. See State of U. City 2021 for more: issuu.com/universitycity…

There’s no greater honor in University City than speaking with soon-to-be Skills Initiative graduates.  University City runs on talent, and this group of aspiring Penn Medicine Lab Assistants will help shape the future of work in #Philadelphia.

Today’s #PhillyForwardForum is one of the best events I’ve been to in years. It’s been a practical, honest conversation about the systems that got us here and the new ones we need to move forward. Congrats to everyone involved.

BOOM. (This is how you do this meme, right?) Skills Initiative University City

Today we’re launching our next Skills Initiative program for no-cost training to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). This program blends virtual courses and in-person sessions following CDC COVID-19 regulations at Drexel University. Read more at: universitycity.org/wpsi/jobs

Philadelphia businesses have shown incredible resilience since the pandemic began. Here’s a look back on what City of Philadelphia has done over the last twelve months to help support local businesses during a period of unprecedented economic challenges ⬇ phila.gov/2021-03-10-how…

Meet members of our first round of WPSI Scholars! We partnered with GraduatePhiladelphia to offer $1,000 scholarships to WPSI alumni to help with tuition for degree, certification, or credentialing programs. Read more at: philadelphiaskills.org/firstroundofwp…

Mask up, Beyhive. 🐝

#MEDWeekPHL returns on Oct. 4! Join us Monday for the kickoff ceremony, where we'll share info about the week's 40+ events and recognize those who have made an impact over the past year. Masks 😷 required. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/med-week-kic…

“…it is now abundantly clear that the problem lies with a government that rewards wealth over work…google.com/amp/s/www.nyti…

Check out this great preview of #MEDWeekPHL! And then make sure to register for some of next week's 40+ events at phila.gov/med-week. whyy.org/articles/med-w…

And The Pew Trusts has shown that PHL has the lowest effective minimum wage of any major US city - Pa. must increase minimum wage | Opinion inquirer.com/opinion/commen… via The Philadelphia Inquirer

“The best way to bring people back to work would be to make work better, putting the policies and practices in place to make sure that what happened to all the workers never happens again.” ⁦⁦⁦⁦Maureen Conway⁩ qz.com/2147818/the-us…

May 2: Join us at the viewing party for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s new event highlighting our region’s growth, opportunity + innovation in the life sciences market. To register: chmbr.biz/leadinglifesci… #TalentResearchResultsPHL

“We think Philadelphia is the center in the country for cell and gene therapy.” — John Fry, President, Drexel University Read more about how Greater Philadelphia is leading a biotech revolution in Site Selection ⬇️

Game 1 Vibes

It is the final week to submit your vote! Show your support for the Biomedical Technician Training by visiting biobuzz.io/biobuzz-awards/ before the December 2nd deadline to vote for this collaboration with The Wistar Institute, Iovance Biotherapeutics, PIDCphila Navy Yard Philadelphia, and The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia