WHAT. SOYP is an annual two-week event series, which brings together and leverages the voice of young Philadelphia. As 2012 continues to evolve, so does State of Young Philly. This year’s series will build on previous year’s efforts to engage, connect, and represent the young demographic by turning ideas into tangible outcomes in a few key [...]
Join us to learn about the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Roots to Re-Entry job training program, a new jobs initiative that provides inmates of the Philadelphia prison system with meaningful opportunities and practical job training while fostering healthy green communities. Representatives from the Job Opportunity Investment Network, a partnership of regional funders, will moderate a panel [...]
On June 15, JOIN co-hosted a meeting for community partners (non-profit leaders from workforce development, literacy and economic development) on the ongoing reform efforts to improve Philadelphia’s public workforce system. Approximately 40 people came out on a beautiful June afternoon to talk system reform. A special thanks to MarkEdwards, CEO of Philadelphia Works Inc., for [...]
