IBC’s John Clayton honored at the Breakfast of WorkReady Champions

Clayton received first Individual WorkReady Spotlight Award

Philadelphia, PA – John Clayton, workforce development manager for Independence Blue Cross (IBC), received the first Individual WorkReady Spotlight Award on Wednesday in recognition of his significant contributions to WorkReady Philadelphia and his dedication to advancing opportunities for the city’s young people.
2012 marks the first year that individuals and programs were honored through WorkReady Spotlights….

Independence's 2019 Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum graduates, pictured from left, bottom row are: Lorraine Stewart, Tracey Carter, and MeLissa Pernell. Top row, from left are: Nicole Roberts, Sean Sanders, Thao (Katie) Vo, and Brandi Medley.

Independence associates graduate from 2019 Leadership Forum

Independence’s 2019 Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum graduates, pictured from left, bottom row are: Lorraine Stewart, Tracey Carter, and MeLissa Pernell. Top row, from left are: Nicole Roberts, Sean Sanders, Thao (Katie) Vo, and Brandi Medley.
Seven Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates were among the 60 recent graduates of the Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum….

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Independence Blue Cross partners with WorkReady Philadelphia for 2015 Summer Jobs Challenge

Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania, announces it’s partnering for the twelfth year with WorkReady Philadelphia, a program managed by the Philadelphia Youth Network, to help the City of Philadelphia meet Mayor Nutter’s Summer Jobs Challenge for high school students. Independence has provided nearly 400 student internships and professional development opportunities since WorkReady Philadelphia was founded in 2003….

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Record number of summer interns at Independence Blue Cross

IBC increases commitment to WorkReady Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is a leading supporter of WorkReady Philadelphia with a record number of summer interns in 2013. This year, IBC hired 40 high school interns, increasing its commitment from 30 interns in 2012 and boosting work experience opportunities for young people in Philadelphia….