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Finding common ground to close that skills gap. joining me now are sheila ireland, director of the program i just mentioned, the west philadelphia skills initiative and joyce bacon who's participated in the program. thank you both for being here. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> sheila, you're able to really help people get skills and get the jobs that they need. how? >> well, over the time that we've been able to be doing the west philadelphia skills initiative, what we've come to understand is, is that in west philadelphia specifically, we've been mining local gold. there's talent in this rank...
People to be successful in the occupation that they've chosen to compete for, we're able to effectively connect them to work. >> well, joyce, you went through the program. tell us. >> yes, i did. >> in plain language, what that program meant for you. you're a mother of four i understand. what has this meant to you. >> this is a dynamic program. not only do they give you the soft skills to get and maintain employment but they give you that door of opportunity at the end by connecting you with the employer. i'm currently employed at children's hospital of philadelphia, one of the most prestigiou...