Bridging the Gap

With the labor market changing, employers are adapting to cultivate a skilled and well-trained workforce. As the economy improves and the number of jobs increases, the competition for talent has intensified.

Join us to discover creative approaches to workforce development such as innovative partnerships, incentive programs, data-driven solutions, and worker training from leading industry experts. Following a keynote presentation, our panel will discuss how they are building talent pipelines with strategies that address hiring needs and barriers.

Keynote Speaker:
Leah Jewell, Managing Director, Career Development and Employability, Pearson

Panelists:
Alyssa Cherkin, Senior Manager, Corporate Citizenship, Deloitte
Carol de Fries, Vice President, Workforce & Economic Innovation, Community College of Philadelphia
Ashley Putnam, Director, Economic Growth and Mobility Project, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Hadass Sheffer, President, The Graduate! Network, Inc.
Moderated by: Uva C. Coles, Associate Vice President, Center for Civic & Global Engagement, Widener University

Member exhibit table opportunities are available*, included you will receive:
- Two tickets to attend the program
- 6-foot skirted table
- Recognition in program agenda

*Please note that exclusions apply, please contact event coordinator for details.

This Event is Closed

FEATURED SPEAKER

Leah Jewell

Managing Director, Career Development and Employability, Pearson Education

Leah is responsible for strategy and product development for employability learning solutions for high school, higher education, and adult lifelong learners. She is specifically focused on accelerated skills pathways to industry credentials that go beyond the traditional “for-credit” courses and include solutions for employers, workforce education, alternative credential models, and institutional solutions around college and career readiness.

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Pre-registration is necessary, availability is not guaranteed for walk-ins. Payment is required upon registration/entrance. No refunds will be given one week prior to program/event. Substitutions may be made. Tickets will be held at the door. Reserved seating for tables of 10 only. Please advise your guests that tickets will be held at the door under your company name.

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Chamber programs are privately sponsored events with a structured format. No demonstrations or other disruptions will be tolerated. Violation of this policy may result in the attendee's removal from the premises without refund, in addition to possible legal remedies.

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