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In honor of Black History Month, join us for a conversation on how employment social enterprises fuel economic mobility on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Hear directly from social enterprise leaders who work at the intersection of profit and purpose to create opportunity for job seekers facing barriers to employment. We will discuss a variety of topics around social enterprises, from the role these businesses play in workforce development to the impact they have on the communities they serve.
Our Panel
Kathleen St. Louis Caliento
(Moderator)
President & CEO
Cara Collective
Brenda Palms
President & CEO
North Lawndale Employment Network
Janelle St. John
Executive Director
Growing Home
Pamela Bozeman-Evans
Chief Operating Officer
New Moms
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Previous Virtual Conversations
Investing in the Workforce
Employers can pull one of the most powerful levers for economic and social change: supporting and advancing their frontline workers. Our panelists will share the “why” and the “how” behind meeting the needs of historically untapped talent, whether that be job seekers impacted by the justice system or those who have faced systemic barriers and the effects of poverty.
Investing in the Workforce
Employers can pull one of the most powerful levers for economic and social change: supporting and advancing their frontline workers. Our panelists will share the “why” and the “how” behind meeting the needs of historically untapped talent, whether that be job seekers impacted by the justice system or those who have faced systemic barriers and the effects of poverty.
The Intersection of Education and Workforce Development
As the workforce continues to evolve, so must the ways we prepare current and future generations of workers. We were joined by civic and philanthropic leaders to explore how education and workforce development institutions are working together to build more inclusive pathways to gainful employment.
Building Economic Vibrancy Across the Latine Community
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we were joined by a panel of civic and philanthropic leaders to discuss the role policy plays in creating equity, and how we are addressing and removing the barriers faced in the pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities.
Writing My Legacy
In honor of Black History Month, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, Suzet McKinney, and Nicole Robinson take part in a discussion on creating change, inspiring others, and building a legacy.
Appetite for Hope
Because gainful employment and food security go hand in hand, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Kellie O’Connell, CEO of Nourishing Hope, discuss the barriers to food and job access and our collective hunger for a poverty-free Chicago.
Beyond the Shecession
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Felicia Davis Blakley reflect on this moment in history and its impact on women in the workforce.
Finding My Voice
In celebration of Black History Month, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Dominique Jordan Turner discuss how they found their voices as Black women, impactful leaders, devoted mothers, and so much more.