Join Workforce Matters (@WFMFunders) and Working Nation (@WorkingNation) for a Twitter Chat on May 26 about our Racial Equity Framework for Workforce Development Funders. What are grantmakers doing well to advance workforce equity? What could they do more of? What barriers do workforce organizations face in advancing equity? How can we Read more…
Are you new to workforce development and struggling to wrap your head around the complex US workforce system? A seasoned workforce grantmaker who needs a refresher on how to decipher the WIOA/CTE/TANF/SNAP E&T alphabet soup? Looking for basic information to help you ensure that your grantmaking is aligned with (or Read more…
This spring, Workforce Matters will launch two new peer-to-peer learning labs facilitated by Clair Watson Minson of Sandra Grace LLC to serve as communities of practice for grantmakers working to implement ideas and strategies inspired by A Racial Equity Framework for Workforce Development Funders. The first learning lab, launching in May Read more…
Join Workforce Matters along with our colleagues at the Economic Opportunity Funders network for our upcoming 2021 Budget and Policy Series. During this three-part series, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about: Key provisions in the federal budget and recovery package; How budget shortfalls are likely to shape state policy Read more…
An Introduction to A Racial Equity Framework for Workforce Development Funders March 24, 2021 | 1-2 pm ET Workforce Matters published A Racial Equity Framework for Workforce Development Funders in January. Join us for this webinar to learn more about what’s in this publication and how you can use it. We will Read more…
Extended Screening October 25th-27th Discussion: The Intersection of the Criminal Justice System and Employment Tuesday, October 27th 1:00 pm eastern The documentary The Road Up follows four participants in Cara, a Chicago job-training program, as they seek to make the long journey to stable employment in good jobs. Register today Read more…
You’re invited! Please join Workforce Matters and Funders Together to End Homelessness for a special private screening + discussion of the soon-to-be-released documentary film The Road Up. Even before COVID-19, a staggering number of American workers were trapped in a kind of economic purgatory, unable to get—or keep—a job that Read more…
Join Workforce Matters, Economic Opportunity Funders, Grantmakers for Thriving Youth, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Youth Transition Funders Group for a webinar exploring approaches to virtual work-based learning and career technical education. We will explore how programs around the country are adapting their approaches as Read more…
Wednesday, June 17th 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT / 12:00 pm MT / 11:00 am PT / 8:00 am HST Remote learning and working are creating opportunity for some while widening the digital divide for others. Workforce and economic opportunity funders have an opportunity to learn more about digital access and inclusion research and Read more…
Thursday, June 11th 3:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm CT / 1:30 pm MT / 12:30 pm PT / 9:30 am HST Interested in learning about how to support and build the capacity of community-based organizations and other education/training partners as programs transition to online formats? How about tried-and-true methods Read more…