Lauchpad Philly Creates Paths to High-Paying Tech Jobs for Students

Launched several years ago, Launchpad Philly is empowering high school students and opening pathways to high-paying tech jobs.

Students are given access to technology education and training, college credits, networking, and touring local tech companies.

Students are also eligible for stipends and industry certification during program participation. 

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This Philly Program is Helping Community Leaders Go Further, Faster

Philadelphia nonprofit PhillyBOLT runs the School for Grassroots Leadership: an eight-month program that trains community leaders to expand their work across the region and build lasting community networks.

This program aims to launch positive changes and connections on the neighborhood level.

Weekly lessons and workshops are held for leaders, with participants being compensated for their time and being eligible for $1,000 for their affiliated organization upon program completion.

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Building a Stronger Financial Future for Philadelphia Workers

Approximately 208,000 workers in the Greater Philadelphia region lack access to employer-based retirement plans, which pose risks for costs of living after retirement.

AARP Pennsylvania is backing PhillySaves, a citywide retirement savings program that aims to make later-life saving more accessible for residents.

WHYY discusses the “work and save” program model, and how Philadelphia residents can participate in easier retirement planning. 



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Black Maternal Health Improvements Rely on Provider Training, Patient Access

According to medical data, maternal mortality rates for Black mothers are significantly higher than those of White mothers, on both regional and national scales.

Providers and health organizations must work strategically and without misinformation to allow for more training and access to address care gaps for mothers of color.

This article discusses maternal mortality data and how organizations can combat better provide prenatal and postnatal care with these statistics in mind. 

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A New Approach to Workforce Development for People Affected by the Justice System

Research suggests that employment can assist in keeping people on parole or probation from coming back into contact with the justice system.

However, individuals with previous justice system contact may lack the education or work experience to meet their employment goals, in addition to potential barriers to housing and transportation.

This article discusses how collaborative support can increase access to workforce development for people affected by justice system contact.  



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Artificial Intelligence Saturation and the Future of Work

As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in global and regional workforces, there is increasing need for frameworks that can more accurately predict AI’s wage and output impacts.

These impacts should also consider the differences in quality, efficiency and costs of physical and technology-based work.

Brookings Research explores the mounting scale of AI implementation and how this will change the environment of automation and physical capital. 



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