Paul Thompson

CEO, Purpose Workforce Solutions

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Delighted to engage in an intentional conversation with @LoriLightfoot on the future of our City. We have much to do and the talent and drive to get it done…

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Literally in tears as we experience the incredible power of story telling as a communication imperative from @sekouandrews @ #StaffingWorld opening Keynote. Personal connection is available through authentic vulnerable stories connecting to challenges our clients and talent face.

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Continuing the conversation @wkb_mc Mixing it up with @marieswift in a post panel podcast… #MIC_US

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Excited to attend ⁦@MorningstarInc⁩ Investment Conference -How to Grow Your Practice by Embracing Diversity & Inclusion- panel with ⁦@wkb_mc⁩ “Changing from position of strength provides far better options and outcomes than change from a position of weakness” #MIC_US

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Excited to hear Mayor Lightfoot talk about Apprenticeship as an important economic tool, key to creating the #FutureofChicago .... @ChiCityColleges is excited to partner in this work. #apprenticeships

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SME, the #manufacturing industry's leading voice for advancement and opportunity, profiles Daley College's Manufacturing Technology & Engineer Center, bringing opportunity and hope to the surrounding neighborhoods and public schools.

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Wrapping up @SkillsCoalition #2020SkillsSummit in DC with a wonderful chat with Congressman @SeanCasten. He is an advocate for workforce legislation and challanged us to explore alignment of workforce programs to increase credentials and employment opportunities. @nscareerteched

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Inspired by Congressman @StevenHorsford of Nevada @SkillsCoalition who shared his story, passion and plan to empower workforce practitioners to push "Skill-Up Act" which supports work-based learning as a vehicle to increase access and equity for middle-skill career opportunities

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AACC WDI2020 https://t.co/X6hevCxDKy

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Closing out the AACC WDI with a call to action from Dr. Sandra Kurtintis of Community College of Baltimore... "Transformational Education" 21st century education to develop a 21st century workforce... We need to lead the way! @Comm_College #WDI2020

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Inspired by John Ladd-DOL. While encouraged by the great work to date on developing Apprenticeships on the way to the 1,000,000 apprentice goal in 2021, the need to address unfilled jobs in the US is still much much greater. More DOL funding to come... @Comm_College #WDI2020

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AACC WDI 2020 https://t.co/v1lJbGawR7

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AACC WDI 2020 https://t.co/85rpZImWSw

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Inspired by @IBM ('s) use of AI in hiring and employee development. They are also leading the way in DOL Registered IT Apprenticeships and we welcome the expansion of this work into the Chicago market. @ChiCityColleges @Comm_College #WDI2020

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Excited to attend the AACC Workforce Development Institute. Exploring how to leverage "the largest training provider in the world... the US Military" and capture more competencies and skills to move more veterans into middle-skills and reduce underemployment. #WDI2020

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Continuing the conversation on the value of robust work based learning experiences with @urbaninstitute

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Excited to welcome 6th cohort of the Civic Leadrship Academy. Housed
@UChicago @HarrisPolicy, this fellowship provides tools, resources, and a rich network to emerging leaders in government and nonprofit to impact our Chicago. "One of the greatest cities in the world" #UChiCLA

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Very proud of @ChiCityColleges @HW_College @Aon_plc 2019 Apprenticeship graduates. What a wounderful gift to their families, Aon, and our City of Chicago. These leaders are starting their careers with solid experience, strong networks and the confidence to rewrite career paths.

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Feeling privileged and appreciative of the opportunity to participate in the Aspen Economic Opportunity Program sponsored by Chicago Jobs Council. What a powerful group of workforce leaders and an amazing contribution to the future of Chicago @AspenInstitute @ChiJobsCouncil