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Q4 2025 Workforce Policy Briefing Recap

By Workforce Matters | January 14, 2026

On December 10, 2025, Workforce Matters was joined by Katie Spiker and Melissa Johnson of the National Skills Coalition for our final policy briefing of the year, which was open to funders and field partners Read more

2025 In Review: Workforce Matters

By Workforce Matters | December 17, 2025

This year, our Workforce Matters community continued to lead, learn, and collaborate in powerful ways. Here’s a look at what we accomplished together in 2025: Thank you for a wonderful 2025! We can’t wait to Read more

Further Together Highlights | Building A Resilient Future: Aligning Climate Adaptation with Workforce Innovation

By Workforce Matters | December 17, 2025

Building A Resilient Future: Aligning Climate Adaptation with Workforce Innovation During our Further Together conference this fall, we convened a powerhouse plenary conversation to discuss the intersection of climate adaptation and workforce development innovation. Moderated Read more

Supporting Member Highlight: MetLife Foundation

By Workforce Matters | December 3, 2025

Attributed to: Tia Hodges, President and CEO, MetLife Foundation and Head of Corporate Giving and Volunteerism, MetLife About MetLife Foundation At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility. We collaborate with nonprofit Read more

Northern New Mexico Youth Fund: A Model for Youth-Led, Public-Philanthropic Collaboration

By Workforce Matters | November 19, 2025

The Northern New Mexico Youth Fund is a new participatory, youth-led public-private partnership created by the Northern New Mexico Pathways to Opportunity Strategy Table to strengthen initiatives that support young people ages 13-29 in the Read more

Research Insights on Worker-Centered Strategies, Inclusive Systems, and Future Workforce Trends (Pt. 2)

By Workforce Matters | November 19, 2025

  Two weeks ago we highlighted six of the research posters that were shared at our Further Together conference. This week, we’re highlighting the final six posters. Take some time to review these research posters Read more

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Workforce Matters is a national network of grantmakers that draws on expert and practitioner knowledge and works together to strengthen workforce development philanthropy such that it empowers workers, learners, and job seekers to realize their full potential; dismantles inequities based on race, gender, ability, and other individual characteristics; and advances equitable education and employment outcomes for youth and adults.

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