Since We Began in 2007
IMPACTING INDIVIDUALS
92,000
The National Fund has supported 67,500 job seekers and 25,000 incumbent workers in developing new skills for high-demand jobs and securing 65,000 industry-approved credentials.
ORGANIZING EMPLOYERS
7,500
The National Fund network has engaged more than 7,500 employers to develop collective solutions through industry partnerships.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
$315m
National Fund investments have catalyzed $315 million in matched or aligned investments from 700 local and national funders.
REGIONAL COLLABORATIVES
32
The National Fund is proud to support 32 regional funding collaboratives located across the country. These collaboratives generate attention and investment in their community’s biggest labor and economic issues.
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Meet the National Fund
Read a one-page summary on the National Fund's mission, model and results.
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Become a Frontline Worker Champion
The nomination period to become a CareerSTAT Frontline Healthcare Worker Champion is open through February 28, 2019. Organizations received national recognition and free technical assistance.
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Local Investment @ Work
Local Investment @Work showcases the work, investments, best practices and thought leadership of the National Fund for Workforce Solution's Collaboratives.
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Join CareerSTAT
CareerSTAT is a national network of healthcare leaders investing in the skills and careers of frontline workers. Join the network for resources, insights, and peer learning.
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Falling Off a Cliff: When Workers Can’t Afford to Take a Job
With the unemployment rate below 4 percent, we are in a “full employment” economy, and job seekers have lots of choices. But not all choices are equal. In some cases, people literally can’t afford to take jobs. How can that be?
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Power of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a powerful, win-win solution for employers and workers. Apprenticeship is a proven earn-and-learn strategy that ensures quality training to prepare exceptional workers for American industry.
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The National Fund for Workforce Solutions Supports Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, and Syracuse in Effort to Promote Economic Mobility for Low-Wage Workers
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions Supports Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, and Syracuse in Effort to Promote Economic Mobility for Low-Wage Workers Through a grant from Ballmer Group, the National Fund…
Search is on for chamber leader
Search is on for chamber leader
CareerEdge Funders Collaborative Hires Donahue as Program Manager
CareerEdge Funders Collaborative Hires Donahue as Program Manager
KEVIN COOPER: Looking back at what family of businesses accomplished
KEVIN COOPER: Looking back at what family of businesses accomplished
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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System Finds Employee Investment is a Cure for Improving Veteran Care
The primary goal of Veterans Affairs is to provide the highest quality of care and service to veterans. This goal is accomplished, in part, through investments their employee. Investing in…
"Retail America" Episode 2: How Can Employers Overcome Low Unemployment?
Pat Steele, Project Director at Central Iowa Works, shares insights into how employers are overcoming low numbers of job applicants and providing wrap-around services that overcome employment barriers as well…
To Create a Strong Frontline, Tailor Programs for Employers and Workers
On a dual mission to center both worker and employer needs, the District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund (Training Fund) is a partnership that strives to invest in frontline workers.…
A Message from National Fund President Fred Dedrick
Sandra is one of the half million people in the United States who works full time for the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour (another 1.3 million make less…