On June 30th, Year Up United hosted Future Ready Pittsburgh, an event focused on strengthening the region's economic future. The day featured a discussion between Susan Murray, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor, Eric Boughner of BNY Pennsylvania, and Megan Andros of The Heinz Endowments. The discussion centered on how the region can ensure it has the workforce needed to remain competitive and support long-term growth, and what strategies will help Pittsburgh employers build the resilient talent pipelines they need.
With Mayor O'Connor sharing his vision for strengthening pathways from training to meaningful employment across the city, and the YUU and BNY partnership as a powerful proof point, the discussion was a reminder of what is possible when employers invest in expanding opportunity and developing talent with intention in a particular region.