The City of Brotherly Love shines a light on its unsung heroes, the municipal workers that keep its gears turning. A new video series launched by the Office of Human Resources and backed by the Mayor’s Internship Program features the diverse roles within Philadelphia's city government. Spearheaded by Ellie Glowacki, a Syracuse University undergrad, and the Mayor’s Intern, the series explores City employees' experiences.
In a statement obtained by the City of Philadelphia's official website, Glowacki conveys her eye-opening engagement with City employees, discussing their career trajectories, starting from entry-level positions to roles they have been promoted to through steadfast work and commitment. "Most of the employees began with the City in entry level roles or internship positions and have earned promotions through their hard work and dedication," she stated, hoping that the insights provided can inspire young professionals to step into the workforce to see the potential for a lasting career within the municipal framework.
A visit with the Department of Commerce unveils two pivotal characters, Destiny Gadson, a Senior Manager for Business Financial & Tech Assistance, and Qianna Nelson, who coordinates Communications & Workforce Development Partnerships. Their efforts are instrumental in galvanizing the local economy, espousing a philosophy that gives a fighting chance to every business irrespective of scale. Gadson spoke about some of the rewarding aspects of her role in a feature that delineates the department's endorsement of economic growth. "What I love the most about my job is meeting with small businesses and talking with them about opportunities and resources available to them," she stated via the City of Philadelphia website, underscoring their focus on understanding the life goals of entrepreneurs and aiding them in achieving success within Philadelphia.
The narratives of Gadson and Nelson exemplify the crux of the Department of Commerce’s mandate: to engender an economic environment where businesses can survive and thrive. According to an interview with Gadson and Nelson provided by the City’s website, this vision nurtures the city's economic realm, forging partnerships and crafting policies attuned to meet the adaptive challenges of business owners in an ever-changing marketplace, where opportunity dovetails with community and resilience.
