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 alike. In the session, Katie Read more
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 continue this work with you Read more
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 Read more
Attributed to: Tia Hodges, President and CEO, MetLife Foundation and Head of Corporate Giving and Volunteerism, MetLife About MetLife Foundation Tia Hodges, President and CEO, MetLife Foundation and Head of Corporate Giving and Volunteerism, MetLife At MetLife Foundation, we are Read more
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, Read more
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, Read more
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 Read more
Share Your Feedback by November 21 Workforce Matters is seeking your feedback! Your feedback in 2024 helped us plan this year’s Further Together conference and encouraged us to convene more in-person events; hold more funder-to-funder conversations; and lift up innovative Read more
Reflecting on Our 2025 Peer Learning Strategy Series Throughout 2025, Workforce Matters hosted a four-part Peer Learning Strategy Series designed to help funders navigate emerging challenges and opportunities across the workforce development landscape. Each session brought together experts, funders, and Read more
At our Further Together conference last month, we hosted our second research reception highlighting new, innovative or impactful research about education and workforce development. Twelve different workforce-oriented research projects were selected to participate in this year’s research reception, all organized Read more