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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship: What Funders Need to Know Right Now (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters and Apprenticeships for America to learn more about current opportunities to grow and develop apprenticeships as well as the funding streams and policies that are supportive of the apprenticeship ecosystem. Hear from funders that are currently investing in this workforce strategy and their approaches to building apprenticeship capacity. \nSpeakers will include: John Colborn (Apprenticeships for America)\, Brittany Corde (Ascendium Education Group)\, Laura Love (Strada Education Foundation)\, and Laura Mutis (JPMorgan Chase). \nThis webinar will help set the stage for Workforce Matters’ Apprenticeship Affinity Group meetings for the year! \nRegister today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VmVAHQEdRNOmMKRKVt7oDg
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/apprenticeship-what-funders-need-to-know-right-now-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
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SUMMARY:Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers: Northeast
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. \nConnect with fellow grantmakers across the Northeast to exchange insights\, coordinate efforts\, and strengthen regional impact. \nIf you’re investing in OR want to invest in one of these states this is the conversation for you: Maine\, Vermont\, New Hampshire\, Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New York\, New Jersey\, and Pennsylvania. \nPlease note this event is for grantmakers only.  \nRegister here: https://share.hsforms.com/1cY1-TyINSYOZviWPm-rfeAc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/regional-office-hours-northeast/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Education and Workforce Funders Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Open to grantmakers only. Looking to connect with peers and deepen your engagement with Workforce Matters? Our Affinity Groups and funder conversations offer year-round opportunities to build relationships\, exchange ideas\, and collaborate with fellow workforce funders. \nBased on member feedback\, we’ve relaunched and expanded our focus areas. Current groups include: Apprenticeship\, Corporate Funders\, Immigrant Economic Inclusion\, Postsecondary Education + Workforce Development\, Worker-Centered Strategies\, and Workforce Policy. Join the group that’s right for you! Register Here.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/postsecondary-education-and-workforce-funders-affinity-group-meeting/
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SUMMARY:2026 Budget & Tax Policy and Implications for Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION:How will federal budget and tax policies impact workers\, families\, and communities? What lies ahead at the federal level and in the states? What’s at stake and in play in 2026? \nBudget and tax policies impact what families have to spend on basic needs and invest in their future\, define the size of the government and its role in the national economy\, and affect the lives of all Americans. \nEconomic Opportunity Funders is hosting a funder briefing in the DC area on March 26-27 to explore these issues and how funders can help meet the challenges of the moment and support bold solutions to build a more inclusive and equitable future. \nWorkforce Matters members are invited to attend this meeting in person or watch a recording and then join in a debrief conversation on March 31 with funder colleagues.Join us on March 31 from 12-1 pm ET for a funder-only follow-up conversation\, featuring speakers from the National Skills Coalition\, to explore workforce policy and budget implications and opportunities for funder engagement. \nThis session is open to staff of philanthropic organizations and philanthropic advisors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration here: https://share.hsforms.com/1IupwD1cCT3StCDd-pKiU_gc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/2026-budget-tax-policy-and-implications-for-workforce-development/
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