• Community College Webinar on Innovative Workforce Financing Models

    Workforce Matters is pleased to offer our second virtual learning and discussion series on community colleges and workforce development, spearheaded by our Community College Working Group. Join us on Thursday, September 21 at 1 pm ET to explore innovative workforce financing models as an option for community colleges exploring outcomes-based financing. Guest speakers will Read more

  • Higher Education and Workforce Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Individuals

    Peer Learning Strategy Sessions October 6, 12-1 pm ET - Higher Education and Workforce Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Individuals Join Workforce Matters and the Higher Education in Prisons Funder Collaborative for a conversation about ensuring returning citizens have access to higher education and training opportunities that put them on a viable career Read more

  • Re-imagining a Worker-Centered Workforce System

    Peer Learning Strategy Sessions November 1, 12-1 pm ET - Re-imagining a Worker-Centered Workforce System How are workers experiencing the current economic climate, and what are their views on workforce development and related supports? Come learn about the research that the Annie E. Casey Foundation has sponsored, and discuss the Read more

  • Fund for Workforce Equity Round 1 Learning + Next Steps

    Join Workforce Matters and SPR Associates to hear about learnings from Round 1 of the Fund for Workforce Equity, our field partner survey, and implications for funders and field partners about the work of centering workers and learners of color in designing and implementing workforce development programs and policies. Hear Read more

  • Post-Election Workforce Policy Briefing for Grantmakers with NSC, Joint Center, and Unidos

    Join Workforce Matters and partners from National Skills Coalition, the Joint Center, and Unidos for a post-election workforce policy briefing for grantmakers. What's on the horizon? How should we prepare ourselves and our grantees? This event is free to all grantmaking members of Workforce Matters. Registration is required.

  • EOF Budget Briefing Debrief Call with Workforce Matters

    Join Workforce Matters and the National Skills Coalition on March 27 for a funder-only conversation debriefing the Economic Opportunity Funders' 2025 Budget Briefing, which will be held earlier in the week on March 25. Approved registrants for this call will also receive access to the livestream and recording of EOF's Read more

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

    You are invited to register for Workforce Matters' newest webinar--Workforce 101: An Overview of Public Workforce System Funding and Infrastructure. Designed specifically for workforce grantmakers who wish to better understand the workforce sector, this informative webinar will cover: The major federal programs that created and support the infrastructure of the Read more

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  • “Ask Us Anything” with National Skills Coalition

    Wondering about how cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, the passage of Short-Term Pell, or FY2026 appropriations levels might affect your grantees and the communities they serve? Join Workforce Matters for a dynamic, closed-door session with National Skills Coalition to discuss the impacts of budget reconciliation and appropriations on workforce development Read more

  • Further Together 2025

    The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport

    Registration is now live, visit www.further-together.org to learn more and register.