Workforce Matters

Setting the Stage: Why Narrative Matters in Workforce Development

Last October at Further Together, one of the most thought-provoking conversations focused on something often invisible in workforce development, but deeply powerful: narrative. Moderated by Tameshia Bridges Mansfield, the panel featured Keely Cat-Wells (Making Space), Tamiera “TC” Nash (Louisiana Opportunity Youth Alliance), and Tracy Van Slyke (Pop Culture Collaborative). Together, Read more

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Further Together Highlights: Leveraging Business Intermediaries and Community Colleges to Advance Inclusive Workforce Systems

Meaningful and scalable workforce systems change does not happen in silos. It requires coordination across employers, education providers, funders, and community-based organizations—each bringing distinct strengths to a shared goal. This premise anchored the session Leveraging Business Intermediaries and Community Colleges to Advance Inclusive Workforce Systems, which highlighted lessons from Lumina Read more

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

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 by Jenny LaForest of the Holloway Family Foundation, we heard from Saket Soni of Resilience Read more

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

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 region to thrive at school, work, and home.  As part of our effort to showcase Read more

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

  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 and if you’re so inspired, reach out to the researchers and presenters to learn more! Read more

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Steering Committee Nominations are Open!

Submit Your Nomination by November 21 Workforce Matters is accepting nominations for our 2026-27 Steering Committee through Friday, November 21. Steering Committee members provide oversight and strategic direction for the activities of the Workforce Matters network. Please consider applying to serve if you’re interested in: Advancing equity through workforce philanthropy Helping to shape Read more

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