Further Together: Advancing Equity Through Workforce Philanthropy will be Workforce Matters’ third national conference of grantmakers in the Workforce Matters network. This October, we’ll bring together grantmakers to:
  • Learn from national experts and peer grantmakers about timely issues, promising practices, and innovations in supporting workers and learners.
  • Connect and network with colleagues from across the nation.
  • Explore opportunities for collaboration.
Registration closes September 30.

News and Events

Sept 20 News + Updates

By Workforce Matters | September 21, 2022

This Wednesday: Good Jobs for Young People SEPTEMBER 21, 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET Join Youth Transition Funders Group, the Families and Workers Fund, and Workforce Matters for this virtual panel discussion among national leaders Read more

Sept 6 News + Updates

By Workforce Matters | September 8, 2022

Early bird registration ends Sept 9th! FURTHER TOGETHER: ADVANCING EQUITY THROUGH WORKFORCE PHILANTHROPY November 14th-16th, 2022 | WASHINGTON, DC Join your fellow workforce development grantmakers this fall for Further Together: Advancing Equity Through Workforce Philanthropy, a Read more

Aug 15 News + Updates

By Workforce Matters | August 16, 2022

Register Today! Aug 23rd Summer Policy Update Join Workforce Matters and colleagues from the US Departments of Labor and Transportation for an update on federal workforce policies and investments. Learn More + Register   Request for Read more

July 25 News + Updates

By Workforce Matters | July 25, 2022

Request for Information: Infrastructure Workforce Investments The White House recently announced the Infrastructure Talent Pipeline Challenge, a nationwide call-to-action seeking commitments that support equitable workforce development in three sectors: Broadband, Construction, and Electrification (e.g., EV Charging Infrastructure and Battery Manufacturing). Are Read more

Request for Information: Infrastructure Talent Pipeline Challenge

By Workforce Matters | July 22, 2022

The White House recently kicked-off the Infrastructure Talent Pipeline Challenge to prepare workers for jobs that help rebuild American infrastructure and supply chains, sustain the recovery, and promote steady and stable growth. The Challenge is Read more

Further Together Registration is Now Open!

By Workforce Matters | July 15, 2022

Advancing Equity Through Workforce Philanthropy November 14-16 2022 | Washington, DC Learn More + Register Join your fellow workforce development grantmakers this fall for Further Together: Advancing Equity Through Workforce Philanthropy, a unique three-day gathering Read more

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The Fund for Workforce Equity is a pooled fund organized by Workforce Matters to spark innovative strategies to center workers and learners of color in the design and implementation of workforce policies and programs.

We announced our second round of grantees in March 2025. Read more about them on the Fund for Workforce Equity website.

About Workforce Matters

Workforce Matters is a national network of grantmakers that draws on expert and practitioner knowledge and works together to strengthen workforce development philanthropy such that it empowers workers, learners, and job seekers to realize their full potential; dismantles inequities based on race, gender, ability, and other individual characteristics; and advances equitable education and employment outcomes for youth and adults.

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