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Rewriting Who Belongs — Narrative, Disability, Youth, and the Role of Funders

Last October, Tameshia Bridges Mansfield, Keely Cat-Wells (Making Space), Tamiera “TC” Nash (Louisiana Opportunity Youth Alliance), and Tracy Van Slyke (Pop Culture Collaborative) joined Further Together for a powerful panel on narrative. Together, they explored how cultural stories shape how we see work, workers, and workforce systems—and how those stories Read more

By Workforce Matters, ago

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

By Workforce Matters, ago

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

By Workforce Matters, ago

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

By Workforce Matters, ago

2025 Member Survey

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 work that our members are doing. Survey responses also helped Read more

By Workforce Matters, ago

Research Insights on Worker-Centered Strategies, Inclusive Systems, and Future Workforce Trends (Pt. 1)

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 around the conference’s primary themes:  Advancing Worker-Centered Workforce Development Programming Read more

By Workforce Matters, ago

Workforce 101: An Overview of Public Workforce System Funding and Infrastructure

Workforce Matters created and released Workforce 101 in May 2025. Developed by Nancy Snyder Consulting and delivered by Nancy Snyder and Katie Spiker of the National Skills Coalition, this webinar and slide deck provided a detailed overview of the publicly-funded workforce development system with insights specifically tailored toward philanthropic interests.  Read more

By Workforce Matters, ago