Check out this Philadelphia Daily News story about the need to provide jobs in the inner city. The article prompted me to take a closer look at the Philadelphia Chamber's work in this area. One piece of the workforce development puzzle is providing early, meaningful work experiences. As a result, the chamber has made a commitment to provide A LOT of internships. While I get nervous about these big number commitments (it may emphasize quantity rather than quality), it's good to see employers stepping up to the plate. It also looks like the group is being thoughtful about this -- They're seeking paid internships, pursuing incentives and encouraging mentoring.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Nothing Stops a Bullet Like a Job
Check out this Philadelphia Daily News story about the need to provide jobs in the inner city. The article prompted me to take a closer look at the Philadelphia Chamber's work in this area. One piece of the workforce development puzzle is providing early, meaningful work experiences. As a result, the chamber has made a commitment to provide A LOT of internships. While I get nervous about these big number commitments (it may emphasize quantity rather than quality), it's good to see employers stepping up to the plate. It also looks like the group is being thoughtful about this -- They're seeking paid internships, pursuing incentives and encouraging mentoring.
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