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Celebrating the Launch of our Book, Talent Connections!
Origami Works Foundation is thrilled to announce that Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments is...
Mar 7
Tana Francellno of World Business Chicago: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges
Tana Francellno Director of Workforce Development World Business Chicago Passionate about removing barriers and creating life-changing...
Dec 20, 2024
Jay Rowell of HIRE360: Building a Diverse Future for Skilled Trades
Jay Rowell Executive Director HIRE360 Jay Rowell harnesses his public service experience to champion economic growth and inspire...
Nov 1, 2024
Andi Drileck, formerly of Per Scholas: Expanding to Change the Face of Tech
Andi Drileck Former Senior Managing Director Per Scholas This interview features Andi Drileck, former Senior Managing Director at Per...
Oct 4, 2024
Chapter 1: The Great Talent Connector
This blog post is a chapter from our book Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments. To get a copy of...
Sep 3, 2024
Chapter 2: All About Workforce Development
This blog post is a DRAFT chapter for a book being published by Origami Works Foundation. We will correct inaccuracies in the final book...
Sep 2, 2024
Chapter 3: Workforce Development In Chicago & Cook County
This blog post is a chapter from our book Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments. To get a copy of...
Aug 31, 2024
Chapter 4: When and Why to Leverage the Workforce Ecosystem
This blog post is a chapter from our book Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments. To get a copy of...
Aug 30, 2024
Chapter 5: How to Engage With the Workforce Ecosystem
This blog post is a chapter from our book Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments. To get a copy of...
Aug 27, 2024
Chapter 6: Launch and Build Your Expanded Talent Strategy
This blog post is a chapter from our book Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments. To get a copy of...
Aug 22, 2024
Chapter 7: Handle Challenges
This blog post is a chapter from our book Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments. To get a copy of...
Aug 15, 2024
Chapter 8: Grow Your Program
This blog post is a chapter from our book Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments. To get a copy of...
Aug 8, 2024
Chapter 9: Talent Connected
This blog post is a chapter from our book Talent Connections: Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments. To get a copy of...
Aug 1, 2024
Leading with Purpose: Julie Garfield's Journey to Empowering Inclusive Banking with BMO's BMORE Program
Julie Garfield Sr. Manager, Distribution Community Impact Initiatives Bank of Montreal (BMO) Julie Garfield, the Distribution Community...
Jul 15, 2024
Dr. Lisa Bly-Jones of the Chicago Jobs Council: The Impact of Strategic Leadership on Workforce Growth
Lisa M. Bly-Jones, Ed.D. CEO The Chicago Jobs Council As CEO of the Chicago Jobs Council, Dr. Lisa Bly-Jones brings a unique perspective...
Jul 3, 2024
Pam Tully of Skills for Chicagoland's Future: Where Potential Meets Opportunity
Pam Tully President & COO Skills for Chicagoland’s Future Pam Tully, steering Skills for Chicagoland's Future as its President and COO,...
Jun 20, 2024
Anissa’ Jones of E&ES: Leadership in Action
Anissa’ Jones Senior VP of Employment and Human Services E&ES Anissa’ Jones, Senior VP of Employment and Human Services at E&ES, embodies...
May 15, 2024
Do Right Services Company: Improving Stability and Upward Mobility While Maintaining Dignity
Julian Posada CEO LiftUp Enterprises A true social entrepreneur, Julian Posada has launched Do Right Services, a company that is creating...
May 1, 2024
Joachim Borha of Olive-Harvey College: From Classroom to Community Impact
Joachim Borha Director of Grant Administration Olive-Harvey College At Olive-Harvey College, Joachim Borha, the Director of Grant...
Apr 25, 2024
Tom Vranas of Zentro Internet: A Follow-Up Interview to Discuss Workforce Development Success
Tom Vranas Chief of Staff, Innovation, and People Zentro Internet In 2022, Dani Houchin, Executive Director of Origami Works, sat down...
Apr 19, 2024
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