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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: College access for all ages, breakfast at The Exchange and painting in Parkside

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, On the Ground, Philanthropy, Talent Dividend

On the Ground: It's a party in Parkside! Check out these upcoming events

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 06, 2015

Check out these awesome upcoming events at A Poet Art Gallery, Flying Kite's home On the Ground in Parkside. Whether you're looking to check out local art or get info on going back to college, we've got you covered.

Arts and Culture, Design, Higher Education, Nightlife, On the Ground, Talent Dividend

West Philadelphia

JOIN's big announcement should be a "Win-Win" for the region

Lee Stabert Tuesday, June 17, 2014

At a recent event co-hosted by Flying Kite, the Job Opportunity Investment Network announced an ambitious grant program to promote innovation in the workforce development space.

Human Capital, Philanthropy, Talent Dividend

Q&A: JOIN's Jennie Sparandara

Lee Stabert Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Flying Kite chatted with the organization's director about the importance of collaboration, the skills gap and Philadelphia's unique workforce challenges -- and opportunities. Starting with her time in the Mayor's Office, this passionate leader witnessed the interconnectedness of human capital issues, and is working to tap the region's canniest employers and most aggressive advocates to solve the jobs riddle.

Human Capital, Moving Here, Regionalism, Talent Dividend

TEDxPhiladelphia returns with a manifesto for the 'New Workshop of the World'

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Friday's showcase of 'ideas worth sharing' made an argument for Philadelphia as 'The New Workshop of the World.' Speakers touched on education, development, access and modern manufacturing.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Food, Higher Education, Human Capital, Inventing the Future, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Talent Dividend, Venture Capital

North Philadelphia

Peter Cappelli at the JOIN(t) Action Forum

JOIN(t) Action Recap: Talking jobs and making connections

Lee Stabert Tuesday, October 15, 2013

This interactive event brought together employers, nonprofits and thought leaders to talk workforce development.

Human Capital, Moving Here, Talent Dividend

University City, West Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond

Q&A: Graduate! Philadelphia's Hadass Sheffer

Lee Stabert Thursday, April 04, 2013

Hadass Sheffer is one of the founding forces behind The Graduate! Network, an organization that works to help adults complete college. Here in the region, Graduate! Philadelphia has helped over 2,500 older students earn valuable degrees. The upside to engaging and empowering this population is exponential -- they set an example for the next generation and translate newly acquired skills directly into the workforce. Flying Kite caught up with Sheffer by phone, chatting about the genesis of Graduate! Philadelphia, the challenges faced by older students and the tremendous impact these initiatives can have on the city. (Continue reading here.)

Higher Education, Talent Dividend

Improving our city's economy through education

Lee Stabert Thursday, April 04, 2013

A coalition of government officials, educators, community organizations, businesses and non-profits are working to move more underserved Philadelphians into college and on to the workforce. Even an incremental increase in educational attainment rates could have a huge impact on the city's economy.

Higher Education, Talent Dividend

Inventing the Future: Local makers flex their talents at the city's 'gym for innovators'

Dana Henry Tuesday, February 26, 2013

NextFab Studio, Philly's open-to-all high-tech workshop, has new digs packed with 3-D printers, industrial textile machines, revolutionary software and much more.

Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Neighborhood Innovation, Talent Dividend

South Philadelphia