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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Strategy Session: Leveraging Federal Funding
DESCRIPTION:Workforce Matters is kicking off this summer’s Peer Learning Strategy Sessionswith a conversation on leveraging federal infrastructure investments to support community colleges. Georgia Reagan and Kermit Kaleba from the Lumina Foundation will host this session and share about the “how and why” behind the Foundation’s Industry & Inclusion cohorts with federal grantees in OH\, MI\, and IL and how they support community colleges in strengthening career pathways in manufacturing. Register here to join this session on July 29\, 2024 @ 3-4pm ET.  \n  \n** This event is for funder members of Workforce Matters only.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/peer-learning-strategy-session-leveraging-federal-funding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T200844Z
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SUMMARY:Member Networking Dinner @JFF Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Grantmaking members of Workforce Matters who are attending Horizons or are just in the DC area are invited to join us for a networking dinner in Washington\, D.C. on the evening of July 22. This event is free\, but registration is required. Space is limited\, and priority will be given to Supporting Members. Details and a calendar invite will be sent to confirmed attendees. \nPlease register no later than July 15 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/member-networking-dinner-jff-horizons/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20240515T181132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T194017Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Supporting Native Workforce Development - A Guide for Funders
DESCRIPTION:Please join Workforce Matters for a conversation introducing our newest resource: Supporting Native Workforce Development: A Guide for Funders. \nSpeakers will include: \nChristianne Lind\, Northwest Area Foundation\nKwelin Waller\, AIR\nIan Record\, Ian Record Consulting \nWorkforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities (WGNNC) is an emerging funder collaborative focused on supporting workforce development in Native Nations and communities. \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/webinar-supporting-native-workforce-development-a-guide-for-funders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20240517T013057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T013124Z
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SUMMARY:Member Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other members\, ask questions\, and learn more about the network with co-director Clair Minson at this month’s office hours. \nPlease note: office hours are open only to grantmaking members of Workforce Matters. \nEmailinfo@workforce-matters.org to sign up.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/member-office-hours-2/
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20240516T152058Z
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SUMMARY:Fund for Workforce Equity Round 1 Learning + Next Steps
DESCRIPTION: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 about our early thinking for Round 2 and have a chance to provide feedback.  \nThis event is free and open to all Workforce Matters members and partners. Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscuuopjgpHdbSQlCdSVwTio0Fu1BgwKUY#/registration
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/fund-for-workforce-equity-round-1-learning-next-steps/
CATEGORIES:Fund for Workforce Equity,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20240507T204846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T163334Z
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SUMMARY:Learn and Work Ecosystem Platforms - A Briefing and Workshop for Workforce Matters Members
DESCRIPTION:Learn and Work Ecosystem Platforms – A Briefing and Workshop for Workforce Matters Members \nJoin Workforce Matters for a briefing and workshop with the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library and the Workforce Almanac. This interactive session will introduce members to two key open access\, complementary platforms providing information to a range of stakeholders including foundations and their grantees. Presenters will demonstrate real-time use cases and provide opportunities for discussion and feedback to inform future development/iterations of these platforms. \nThe Library\, launched Dec. 2022\, will share its growing collection\, search options enhanced by use of AI chatbot\, mapping features\, and partnerships with higher ed institutions/organizations. The Library’s content is aimed at 20+ stakeholder groups in the learn-and-work ecosystem including K-12 schools\, higher ed institutions\, tech vendors\, foundations\, employers/workforce\, intermediaries\, and policymakers. With 950+ artifacts (300+ terms in Glossary\, 290+ Initiatives and 270+ Organizations working to improve components of the learn/work ecosystem\, 90+ topics addressing key subjects\, and relational maps depicting relationships among efforts\, info is available for short reports and other uses for funders to inform their investments and collaborations.\nThe Workforce Almanac\, launched Nov. 2023 by the Harvard Project on Workforce\, will share its open-source\, interactive portal of nearly 17\,000 workforce training providers across the U.S. The portal maps providers of short-term\, post-high-school workforce training\, including institutions of higher ed\, federally registered apprenticeships\, nonprofit organizations\, and WIOA-eligible training organizations. The Almanac combines four publicly available data sources into one new dataset: IPEDS\, RAPIDS\, IRS 990-series on nonprofits\, and TrainingProviderResults.org. The Workforce Almanac portal and underlying dataset offer a system-level view of workforce training providers\, depicting how they are spread geographically across the U.S.\, their names\, addresses\, and types. \nSpeakers:  \nNathalie Gazzaneo\, co-director\, The Workforce Almanac\, The Project on Workforce\, Harvard University\nMatthew Valdez\, librarian\, Learn & Work Ecosystem Library\nHolly Zanville\, research professor\, George Washington University; founder/lead\, Learn & Work Ecosystem Library; co-lead Credential As You Go (former Strategy Director\, Lumina Foundation) \nEmail info@workforce-matters.org for more information. Registration link coming soon.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/learn-and-work-ecosystem-platforms-a-briefing-and-workshop-for-workforce-matters-members/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20240410T214224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T162452Z
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SUMMARY:Learning from the Ground Up: Working at the Center of Worker Rights and Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION:Workforce and worker rights grantmakers are invited to join Workforce Matters and the LIFT Fund for a conversation with collaboratives that are doing work at the intersection of workforce development and worker rights work in their communities.  The goal of this webinar is to lift up good work that is already happening and inspire more collaboration among and investment from funders in both sectors in these efforts in service of reimagining a truly worker-centered workforce ecosystem. \nSpeakers will include: Allison Gerber\, The Annie E. Casey Foundation Leila Hilal\, Detroit Area Workforce Funders Collaborative Rob Hope\, ReWork the Bay Livia Lam\, The Ford Foundation Will Tucker\, Jobs to Move America \nPlease register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuuuqzkpGdU9hxbtht9cNccxqpKExNH2\nEmail info@workforce-matters.org for more information. \nPlease note that this program is reserved for grantmaking members of Workforce Matters and the LIFT Fund.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/learning-from-the-ground-up-working-at-the-center-of-worker-rights-and-workforce-development/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20240410T213651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T213651Z
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SUMMARY:Member Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Grantmaking members of Workforce Matters are invited to join co-director Loh-Sze Leung for office hours and share about your workforce grantmaking interests and questions and learn about upcoming events and ways to get involved in the network. Sign up by emailing info@workforce-matters.org.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/member-office-hours/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20230914T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T151019Z
UID:1824-1712016000-1712275199@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Further Together: Advancing Equity Through Workforce Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Register today for Further Together! 
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/further-together-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20240308T163324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T163415Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Budget and Tax Briefing Debrief with Workforce Matters
DESCRIPTION:Please join Workforce Matters for a LIVE discussion on March 20 with colleagues from the Department of Labor\, National Skills Coalition\, and Lumina Foundation for a discussion and debrief of the 2024 EOF Budget and Tax Briefing and implications for workforce investments. Registrants can choose to stream the budget briefing live or watch it on their own time before our discussion (ideally).  \nRegister to receive the link for the budget briefing\, to participate in our discussion\, or both. Please note that these events are intended for funders and philanthropic advisors only. \n*** \nEconomic Opportunity Funders hosts an Annual Budget and Tax Briefing to provide funders and philanthropic advisors with a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss why federal and state budget and tax work matters to national\, state\, and local philanthropy. During this briefing\, participants network with colleagues and learn about and discuss pressing policy developments\, key battles and opportunities at the federal and state level\, and emerging policy\, communications\, and organizing strategies to advance worker justice\, social protections\, and an economy that works for all. This year’s briefing will be held on March 18-19 in Arlington\, VA. \nRegister with Workforce Matters to receive a link to view the livestream on March 19\, and then join us for a discussion and debrief on March 20.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/2024-budget-and-tax-briefing-debrief-with-workforce-matters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20240308T162822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T162822Z
UID:2253-1710835200-1710867600@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Economic Opportunity Funders 2024 Budget and Tax Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Economic Opportunity Funders hosts an Annual Budget and Tax Briefing to provide funders and philanthropic advisors with a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss why federal and state budget and tax work matters to national\, state\, and local philanthropy. During this briefing\, participants network with colleagues and learn about and discuss pressing policy developments\, key battles and opportunities at the federal and state level\, and emerging policy\, communications\, and organizing strategies to advance worker justice\, social protections\, and an economy that works for all. This year’s briefing will be held on March 18-19 in Arlington\, VA. \nRegister with Workforce Matters to receive a link to view the livestream on March 19\, and then join us for a discussion and debrief on March 20.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/economic-opportunity-funders-2024-budget-and-tax-briefing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20231006T143339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T144622Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20231006T144928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T145822Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20231023T224743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T224743Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20230913T171824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T183918Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20230913T171701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184003Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20230913T171607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184037Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20230927T193401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T193838Z
UID:1842-1697724000-1697727600@workforce-matters.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20230920T220207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T220207Z
UID:1832-1697637600-1697643000@workforce-matters.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20230913T171509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184322Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080701
CREATED:20230914T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T190208Z
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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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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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