BankWork$ Alum Ranked 1st in the Region for SalesBefore Alex Robinson enrolled in the BankWork$ program at Philadelphia OIC, he worked two jobs, one as a cook in a hospital and the other…May 11, 2021May 11, 2021
Employers want Power Skills. Do you have them?More employers today are seeking employees with Power Skills. Power skills? What are they? Do you need them? Do you have them? Can you get…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
Shattering Ceilings and Still ClimbingWomen are an integral part of the American tapestry of success. At every step of the American experiment, women have played a vital role…Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
The Power of OneBlack History Month is the time we celebrate the Black men and women whose accomplishments have moved America closer to its unfulfilled…Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
Planning for the coming recovery by building careersAs communities across the nation continue to deal with the economic impacts of COVID-19, leaders are looking at immediate ways to keep…Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
Hospitality is essential to Philadelphia and to its RecoveryChef Chalie Schmidt, Philadelphia OIC Master Chef teaching culinary students at the Hospitality Training InstituteOct 14, 2020Oct 14, 2020
SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF DIGITAL EQUITY AND DIGITAL LITERACY WILL STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMYThe impact of digital inequity on communities of color and low-income families has been a challenge for City leaders for decades. The race…Aug 12, 2020Aug 12, 2020
When Tenacity Meets PersistenceTiesha Robinson worked in Guest Services in the hotel industry for 13 years before she enrolled in The Opportunities Inn at Philadelphia…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
Life after High School in a Post Covid-19 WorldGraduation season is upon us. This is the season of celebration. This is the time to celebrate all that our students have achieved. It is…Jun 24, 2020Jun 24, 2020