Events
May
Program: Filling the Gap: How the Immigrant Labor Force Supports the Life Science Industries throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Community College of Philadelphia)
Audience: Local immigrant community organizations, healthcare providers, local university faculty
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Filling the Gap: How the Immigrant Labor Force Supports the Life Science Industries throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
May 18, 2006, Philadelphia, PA – The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians collaborated with the Life Science Career Alliance to sponsor a panel discussion on the vital role of immigrant employees in the healthcare industry. Four expert panelists gave brief synopses on the prominent role of healthcare and related industries in the Philadelphia region, the need for increasing numbers of a well-trained and educated workforce, currently existing education and training programs, and funding opportunities. Guests from local community organizations, universities, and healthcare organizations engaged in a highly critical and thoughtful discussion that laid the groundwork for further collaboration via additional dialogue and coordinating of services.
Welcome:
Anne O’Callaghan, Executive Director of the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
Moderator:
Kevin Dow, Director of Community Affairs, Wachovia Bank
Speakers:
Joseph Welsh, Executive Director, Life Science Career Alliance
Dennis “Mickey” Flynn, President, Pennsylvania Biotech
Cheryl Feldman, Director, District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund
Hadass Sheffer, Director, Graduate Philadelphia
Closing Remarks:
Kevin Dow, Wachovia Bank
Sponsors:
The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The Life Science Career Alliance
Quick Facts:
“The overwhelming success of BIO 2005 made it very clear that Pennsylvania is among the elite bioscience centers globally. I am very excited about the opportunity to continue and build on that momentum.” Dennis Flynn, President of Pennsylvania Bio
“Life science careers are an essential part of any community. In our region, this industry is particularly strong. As chair, I am committed to increasing public awareness about the importance of life science careers and the many job opportunities this area presents to our residents.” Stephen M. Curtis, President, Community College of Philadelphia
