A Celebration of Workforce

WPTI exists to serve and support the workforce development field, helping to create pathways, access, and opportunities for job seekers striving for economic stability, and for employers seeking skilled, ready talent.

We are here 20 years later because of the many partners, stakeholders, and thousands of workforce practitioners and leaders who have trusted us to support them and shape this field.

In our eyes, THIS 20TH BIRTHDAY BELONGS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. This celebration is about honoring the people, innovations, and impact that make this work possible — the practitioners, leaders, and organizations that have changed lives and built stronger communities.

HONORING PATRICIA “PAT” JENNY, Vice President for Grants, New York Community Trust (retired), and WPTI Board Member.

Throughout her distinguished 35-year tenure at the New York Community Trust, Pat played a pivotal role in shaping the workforce development landscape through strategic investments, including the NYC Workforce Funders Collaborative, the city’s first industry partnership New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare, and ongoing support for workforce intermediaries like WPTI. As a founding visionary and funder of WPTI, she ensured that workforce organizations had the infrastructure and support needed to drive innovation and impact. Now serving as WPTI’s Board Treasurer, Pat remains a guiding force in the sector, and provides us inspiration for journeying ahead.

Join us for an event that will be uplifting, fun and recognizes the dedication of those who have committed their careers to advancing economic opportunity and mobility.

For questions or additional information about the event, reach out to us at events@wpti.org.

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Panel Discussion

Join a discussion inspired by the principle of Sankofa—"learning from the past to build the future." This conversation will reflect on the evolution of workforce development and explore innovations for the next two decades, featuring a diverse group of thought leaders offering unique perspectives on the future of our field.