Second Chance Conference

In honor of Second Chance Month, we brought together business leaders, academics, administrators, state leaders, and justice-impacted communities for discussions on creating pathways to sustainable employment for individuals who are formerly incarcerated. The Business Case for Second Chance Employment Conference—Charting a Path Forward With Business Schools and Corporations explored labor market trends and the role corporations and business schools can play in educating the business community and future corporate leaders on the benefits of second chance employment. This conference was organized in partnership with Resilience Education | Wharton WORKS, Business Roundtable, Second Chance Business Coalition, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Eaton.

Healthcare and Financial

Wellness for All Roundtable

The Oct. 3 roundtable, “Health Care and Financial Wellness for All,” was hosted in partnership with TIAA Institute, the thought leadership and research arm of TIAA. Experts from health care, academia, and nonprofits gathered in the sunny boardroom of Huntsman Hall on campus to share information and talk about ways to begin closing the health equity and wealth gap.

Equity and Opportunity

Insight Conversations

The Supreme Court Ruling on Higher Education Admissions and the Impact on Business

On September 21st, 2023, Wharton CEO brought together legal experts and academics to address the implications of the recent US Supreme Court ruling in the case of STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSIONS, INC. v. PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE. Learn more about why corporations and private employers should feel confident in pursuing their DEI efforts.

Wellness Summit

In collaboration with the Perelman School of Medicine’s Neurology Department and Wharton’s inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office, CEO was proud to support the Wellness Summit. Held in honor of Juneteenth to address disparities in health and financial well-being, the event provided West Philadelphia community members with access to specialist doctors, blood pressure screenings, and resources focused on career development and financial literacy.