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SUMMARY:Immigrant Economic Inclusion Roundtable Discussion #1
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters\, GCIR\, and WES Mariam Assefa Fund for the first in a series of roundtable discussions focused on immigrant Economic Inclusion. This first session will focus on advancing job quality\, fair wages\, workforce mobility\, and access to career pathways for immigrant workers. This session is open to grantmakers only. There is no charge to participate; registration is required. Register here.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/immigrant-economic-inclusion-roundtable-discussion-1/
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SUMMARY:Worker-Centered Strategies Affinity Group: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:This affinity group is anchored in our definition of worker-centered strategies: policies and practices that prioritize good jobs\, worker power\, fair treatment\, and equitable opportunities—and are designed with workers\, not for them. This four-part series is intentionally designed to support collective learning and collaboration among grantmakers interested in deepening investments in workers. Sign up here to learn more and receive a calendar invitation to participate!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/worker-centered-strategies-affinity-group-session-1/
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SUMMARY:Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers: Southeast
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers—a new way to connect\, learn\, and problem-solve with peers in your region. These sessions are designed for funders to share what’s working\, tackle common challenges\, and stay plugged into regional opportunities and trends. \nGather with Southeast funders for practical discussion\, shared learning\, and collaboration rooted in local context and community needs. \nIf you’re investing in OR want to invest in one of these states this is the conversation for you: Delaware\, Maryland\, VA\, West Virginia\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Georgia\, Florida\, Alabama\, Mississippi\, Tennessee\, Kentucky\, Arkansas\, Louisiana and Texas. \nPlease note this event is for grantmakers only.  \nRegister: https://share.hsforms.com/1cY1-TyINSYOZviWPm-rfeAc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/regional-office-hours-southeast/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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SUMMARY:Worker-Centered Strategies Affinity Group: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:This affinity group is anchored in our definition of worker-centered strategies: policies and practices that prioritize good jobs\, worker power\, fair treatment\, and equitable opportunities—and are designed with workers\, not for them. This four-part series is intentionally designed to support collective learning and collaboration among grantmakers interested in deepening investments in workers. Sign up here to learn more and receive a calendar invitation to participate!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/worker-centered-strategies-affinity-group-session-2/
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SUMMARY:Worker-Centered Strategies Affinity Group: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:This affinity group is anchored in our definition of worker-centered strategies: policies and practices that prioritize good jobs\, worker power\, fair treatment\, and equitable opportunities—and are designed with workers\, not for them. This four-part series is intentionally designed to support collective learning and collaboration among grantmakers interested in deepening investments in workers. Sign up here to learn more and receive a calendar invitation to participate!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/worker-centered-strategies-affinity-group-session-3/
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Affinity Group Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters for our apprenticeship affinity group meetings this year! These one-hour calls will provide funders with the opportunity to learn and share about grantmaking that expands and strengthens apprenticeship opportunities. This group will meet 3 times in 2026 – April 9\, July 29\, and December 1. Register today.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/apprenticeship-affinity-group-meetings-2/
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SUMMARY:Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers: Southwest/West
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers—a new way to connect\, learn\, and problem-solve with peers in your region. These sessions are designed for funders to share what’s working\, tackle common challenges\, and stay plugged into regional opportunities and trends. \nJoin grantmakers across the West and Southwest to explore emerging priorities\, build relationships\, and support stronger outcomes across the region. \nIf you’re investing in OR want to invest in one of these states this is the conversation for you:  \nArizona\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, and Texas  \nMontana\, Idaho\, Wyoming\, Colorado\, Utah\, Nevada\, California\, Oregon\, Washington\, Alaska\, and Hawaii  \nPlease note this event is for grantmakers only.  \nRegister: https://share.hsforms.com/1cY1-TyINSYOZviWPm-rfeAc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/regional-office-hours-southwest-west/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
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SUMMARY:Worker-Centered Strategies Affinity Group: Session 4
DESCRIPTION:This affinity group is anchored in our definition of worker-centered strategies: policies and practices that prioritize good jobs\, worker power\, fair treatment\, and equitable opportunities—and are designed with workers\, not for them. This four-part series is intentionally designed to support collective learning and collaboration among grantmakers interested in deepening investments in workers. Sign up here to learn more and receive a calendar invitation to participate!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/worker-centered-strategies-affinity-group-session-4/
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SUMMARY:Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers: Midwest
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers—a new way to connect\, learn\, and problem-solve with peers in your region. These sessions are designed for funders to share what’s working\, tackle common challenges\, and stay plugged into regional opportunities and trends. \nEngage with Midwest peers to discuss challenges\, spotlight innovative approaches\, and deepen connections across the funding ecosystem. \nRegister: https://share.hsforms.com/1cY1-TyINSYOZviWPm-rfeAc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/regional-office-hours-midwest/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Affinity Group Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters for our apprenticeship affinity group meetings this year! These one-hour calls will provide funders with the opportunity to learn and share about grantmaking that expands and strengthens apprenticeship opportunities. This group will meet 3 times in 2026 – April 9\, July 29\, and December 1. Register today.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/apprenticeship-affinity-group-meetings-3/
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