IN-PERSON EVENT
Apprenti’s Employer Roadshow in Philadelphia
Hosted by Apprenti
July 20, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
200 South Broad Street, Suite 700 | Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Join Apprenti’s Employer Roadshow in Philadelphia to hear how employers in your region are using registered apprenticeship programs to solve hiring challenges, strengthen retention, and build long-term workforce capacity.
Designed for employers actively considering apprenticeship, this session moves beyond the basics and focuses on real-world implementation, lessons learned, and practical strategies to help you get started.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Real employer stories and implementation insights
- Local, state, and federal funding opportunities that may help offset program costs
- A practical understanding of how apprenticeship programs operate
- Strategies for gaining internal buy-in and launching successfully
- Direct access to Apprenti’s team to discuss your workforce goals
Our Partners
Event Program
July 20, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia | 200 South Broad Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Host: Taylor Jeffers, Apprenti Account Manager | tjeffers@apprenticareers.org
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Registration & Networking
Speakers: Taylor Jeffers & Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
Arrive, check in, and connect with fellow employers before the program begins.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Welcome Remarks & Apprenti Presentation
Speakers: Taylor Jeffers
Learn how registered apprenticeship works and why it’s a fit for Philadelphia-area employers.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Employer Panel
Panel Speakers: Boomi, IBX, Merck, Wistar Institute
Hear firsthand from local employers and a training provider on what it takes to build and run an apprenticeship program with a live Q&A session.
Panelists:
| Name | Title | Organization | Type |
| Alina Ispas | VP, P&T Operations; Chief of Staff, Office of the CPTO | Boomi | Employer |
| Jaha Knight | App Developer Apprentice | Boomi Apprentice | Apprentice |
| Mike Fitzpatrick | Director, Talent Acquisition | Independence Blue Cross (IBX) | Employer |
| Kristy McGuire | Dean of Biomedical Studies | Wistar Institute | Training Provider |
| Jeffrey Sullivan | Associate Director of Operations | Merck | Employer |
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Q&A + Networking
Ask your questions and connect with the Apprenti team and fellow attendees.