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SUMMARY:Q4 Workforce Policy Briefing with U.S. DOL
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters for our quarterly workforce policy briefing with staff members at U.S. DOL. This event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/q4-workforce-policy-briefing-with-u-s-dol/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T150000
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SUMMARY:Native Workforce Development Policy and Data: The Current Landscape and Ways Philanthropy can Strengthen Them
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the main federal policies governing Native workforce development and their degree of effectiveness\, the nature and extent of the data explaining the current state of the Native workforce nationally and locally\, and how increased philanthropic focus and resources can strengthen Native workforce policy and data\, leading to better outcomes on the ground. Attendees will hear from Indian Country policy and data experts about specific policy and data issues and the ways their organizations can help Native nations and communities address them. Speakers: Principal Chief Lora Ann Chaisson (United Houma Nation) and Casey Lozar (Vice President\, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Member\, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) \nThis event is free; registration is required.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/native-workforce-development-policy-and-data-the-current-landscape-and-ways-philanthropy-can-strengthen-them/
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SUMMARY:The Opportunity to Expand Apprenticeships - A Field + Funder Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Workforce Matters\, JPMorgan Chase\, Apprenticeships for America and partners from Apprenti\, Per Scholas\, and New America are excited to host a conversation during National Apprenticeship Week about the policies and systems important to supporting the learn and earn ecosystem; promising practices that advance equitable access to and outcomes from apprenticeship programs; and how funder investments might help further expand apprenticeship opportunities.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/the-opportunity-to-expand-apprenticeships-a-field-funder-conversation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
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SUMMARY:Corporate Funder Strategy Session – Aligning CSR and HR Priorities
DESCRIPTION:Peer Learning Strategy Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 15\, 1-2 pm ET – Corporate Funder Strategy Session – Aligning CSR and HR Priorities\nCome join other corporate workforce grantmakers to discuss ideas for better aligning CSR and HR priorities and bringing these two groups together by linking internal mobility and philanthropic investments. What are some opportunities and roadblocks\, and how have we leveraged these to make progress toward shared goals? \nPlease note that participation in these events is limited to workforce grantmakers who work for a qualifying philanthropy. \n\nRegister here: https://marketing.workforce-matters.org/fall2023peerlearning
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/corporate-funder-strategy-session-aligning-csr-and-hr-priorities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000
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SUMMARY:Re-imagining a Worker-Centered Workforce System
DESCRIPTION:Peer Learning Strategy Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 1\, 12-1 pm ET – Re-imagining a Worker-Centered Workforce System\nHow 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 role of funders in advancing a worker-centered vision for workforce development. \n\nPlease note that participation in these events is limited to workforce grantmakers who work for a qualifying philanthropy. \n\nRegister here: https://marketing.workforce-matters.org/fall2023peerlearning
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/re-imagining-a-worker-centered-workforce-system/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T120000
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SUMMARY:Supporting and Implementing Skills-Based Hiring
DESCRIPTION:Peer Learning Strategy Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 20\, 12-1 pm ET – Supporting and Implementing Skills-Based Hiring\nSkills-based hiring has become part of the lexicon\, with many employers committing to use this as a tool that advances more equitable hiring. Yet even after employers commit to skills-based hiring\, they often do not have the systems set up to implement it effectively. What are the ways in which philanthropy\, including but not limited to corporate philanthropy\, can support the systems that make skills-based hiring more than just a buzzword?    \n\nPlease note that participation in these events is limited to workforce grantmakers who work for a qualifying philanthropy. \n\nRegister here: https://marketing.workforce-matters.org/fall2023peerlearning
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/supporting-and-implementing-skills-based-hiring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T140000
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SUMMARY:Dialogue & Making Sense of Feedback with Your Constituents
DESCRIPTION:Feedback Deep Dive Series \nEarlier this year\, Workforce Matters hosted an Introduction to Feedback webinar and Peer Learning event in collaboration with Feedback Labs. We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with Feedback Labs again to offer a Deep Dive into Making Sense of Feedback through Constituent Dialogue on Thursday 19th October! Learn more and register below. \n  \nDialogue & Making Sense of Feedback with Your Constituents – Register here. \nDate: Thursday\, October 19\, 2023 \nTime: 2:00 – 3:30 pm \n  \nAre you having conversations with your constituents about their feedback? Dialogue is a critical step in the feedback loop. It’s a chance to verify and clarify the feedback you’ve heard and work together with your constituents to identify opportunities to improve.  \n  \nIn this session\, we’ll look at ways to make sense of feedback with your constituents\, such as town halls\, advisory councils\, and virtual dialogues. Participants will also have a chance to design their own feedback dialogues. 
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/dialogue-making-sense-of-feedback-with-your-constituents/
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SUMMARY:Developing the Native Workforce on Native Terms: Success Stories from Indian Country and Their Lessons for Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will share two leading approaches to Native workforce development as well as an overview of the innovation movement that is emerging across the Native workforce development landscape. Native workforce development practitioners will provide attendees with deep insights into how Native definitions and criteria for success fundamentally differ from those of workforce development elsewhere across the country\, and what those distinctions mean for how philanthropy should develop and support workforce development partnerships with Native nations and communities. Speakers will include: Tatewin Means Warren\, Executive Director\, Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation; Petra Solimon\, Director\, Pueblo of Laguna Partners for Success. \nAll Workforce Matters members are welcome to attend this free event\, but you must register in advance to participate. Approved registrants will receive a Zoom link for this event via email.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/developing-the-native-workforce-on-native-terms-success-stories-from-indian-country-and-their-lessons-for-philanthropy/
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SUMMARY:Higher Education and Workforce Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Individuals
DESCRIPTION:Peer Learning Strategy Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 6\, 12-1 pm ET – Higher Education and Workforce Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Individuals\nJoin 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 pathway with connections to holistic supports. What are some promising practices and lessons learned from the field\, and what are the implications for funders? \nPlease note that participation in these events is limited to workforce grantmakers who work for a qualifying philanthropy. \n\nRegister here: https://marketing.workforce-matters.org/fall2023peerlearning
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/higher-education-and-workforce-opportunities-for-justice-impacted-individuals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T120000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling\, Narrative Change & Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION:Peer Learning Strategy Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 4\, 12-1 pm ET – Storytelling\, Narrative Change & Workforce Development\nStories are a core component of making the case for workforce development investments and they play a critical role in sharing the impact of workforce development services on the lives of those who access these services. But are we doing enough to make sure that we’re telling the right stories with the right context and framing and are we making sure that we’re expanding the pool of those who write about workforce development challenges and potential solutions? Join us for a conversation with Surabhi Jain who will share about her partnership with The Philanthropist Journal and their new workforce writing fellowship. \n\nPlease note that participation in these events is limited to workforce grantmakers who work for a qualifying philanthropy. \n\nRegister here: https://marketing.workforce-matters.org/fall2023peerlearning
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/storytelling-narrative-change-workforce-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000
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SUMMARY:Developing the Native Workforce - Understanding Indian Country and the Role of Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:This first webinar on Thursday\, September 28 at 3:00 pm ET will provide attendees with a broad overview of Native nations and communities (“Indian Country”); how the self-determined development of the Native workforce advances overarching Native cultural\, social\, and economic imperatives; the role of philanthropy in supporting and scaling Native workforce development efforts; and how philanthropic organizations can develop partnerships with Native workforce development entities that expand and enhance the quality\, accessibility\, and cultural relevance of workforce development programs designed by and for Native people. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of leading Indian Country experts about how they can enhance their organizations’ ability to engage Native nations and communities in ways that empower the effectiveness of self-determined Native workforce development initiatives. Guest speakers include Natasha Hale\, Project Manager for Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities\, Alvin Warren\, Vice President of Career Pathways & Advocacy at LANL Foundation\, and Michael Johnson\, Chief Strategy Officer at IllumiNative. \nPlease note that participation in this Workforce Matters event is open to grantmaking members only.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/developing-the-native-workforce-understanding-indian-country-and-the-role-of-philanthropy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T130000
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SUMMARY:Community College Webinar on Innovative Workforce Financing Models
DESCRIPTION: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 include Susan Dundon\, Director of Young Adults and Working Families for the Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr Foundation\, Jake Edwards\, Vice President of Impact Investments at Social Finance\, and Ronit Kanwar\, Director at Schmidt Futures.  \nRegister here: https://marketing.workforce-matters.org/innovativefinancing
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/community-college-webinar-on-innovative-workforce-financing-models/
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