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10 Ways to Retain Young Talent” and “Pay It Forward” featuring strategies for emerging leaders.

From Insight to Action: Workforce Retention and Engagement Strategies

Scalable Solutions for Young Talent Retention


Client: Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Role: Internal Project Lead (Senior Staff)

Service Area: Program Design | Community Engagement | Operational Strategy

Duration: Multi-year



My Approach

Surveyed 1,200+ young professionals to identify what mattered most in decisions about where to live and work. Designed and launched "Pay It Forward," a cross-sector mentorship program engaging 600+ participants that increased participant engagement 163% — equipping employers with tools to retain and grow early-career talent and strengthening the region's identity as a talent-friendly hub.

Turning Research Into Workforce Development Solutions

Challenge

Challenge

Challenge

Employers in Greater Philadelphia faced challenges attracting and retaining young professionals due to limited career development pathways, unclear workforce retention strategies, and a lack of effective engagement tools.

Action

Challenge

Challenge

Surveyed 1,200 young professionals to understand what was important to them personally, professionally, and civically when making decisions about where to live and work.

Results

Challenge

Results

Engaged 600+ professionals, equipped employers with targeted retention tools, and enhanced the region’s identity as a talent-friendly hub. This strengthened employer capacity to support career growth and deepened the region’s workforce competitiveness.

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