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…
Developing the Native Workforce – Understanding Indian Country and the Role of Philanthropy
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 Read more…
Storytelling, Narrative Change & Workforce Development
Peer Learning Strategy Sessions October 4, 12-1 pm ET - Storytelling, Narrative Change & Workforce Development Stories 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 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…
Developing the Native Workforce on Native Terms: Success Stories from Indian Country and Their Lessons for Philanthropy
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 Read more…
Dialogue & Making Sense of Feedback with Your Constituents
Feedback Deep Dive Series Earlier 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 Read more…
Supporting and Implementing Skills-Based Hiring
Peer Learning Strategy Sessions October 20, 12-1 pm ET - Supporting and Implementing Skills-Based Hiring Skills-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 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…
Corporate Funder Strategy Session – Aligning CSR and HR Priorities
Peer Learning Strategy Sessions November 15, 1-2 pm ET – Corporate Funder Strategy Session – Aligning CSR and HR Priorities Come 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 Read more…
The Opportunity to Expand Apprenticeships – A Field + Funder Conversation
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 Read more…