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
2,000
The National Fund supports more than 2,000 employers in 70 active partnerships helping area businesses develop collective solutions to shared labor issues.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
$315m
National Fund investments have catalyzed $315 million in matched or aligned investments from 700 local and national funders.
REGIONAL COLLABORATIVES
33
The National Fund is proud to support 33 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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2017 Leadership Convening
The National Fund Leadership Convening brought together almost 400 business, philanthropic and workforce leaders to 'Build Propensity Together.' Visit the event page to view videos and resources.
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CareerSTAT Webinar Series
The 2017 CareerSTAT Employer Best Practices webinar series explores effective practices from the Guide to Investing in Frontline Healthcare Workers.
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Facing skills gap, employers send workers to college
National Fund CEO Fred Dedrick and Reading manufacturers speak with Marketplace Business News on the need for companies and communities to invest in skills.
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Join CareerSTAT
CareerSTAT is a national network of health care leaders investing in the skills and careers of frontline workers. Join the network for resources, insights, and peer learning.
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SIF Scales the National Fund
The Social Innovation Fund invested $15.7 expanding our model into 28 communities, helping 62,000 individuals develop new skills, and generate 10s of millions in local investments.
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Apprenticeships: A Solution to Rising Demand for Skilled Healthcare Workers
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Local Jobs, Local Funders: What a Regional Workforce Group Is Up To
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Triad Workforce Solutions Collaborative Receives $3.2M Grant
National Fund collaborative Triad Workforce Solutions Collaborative based in Greensboro, North Carolina was awarded $3.2M by the North Carolina General Assembly to spearhead a variety of workforce development goals in…
Secretary DeVos Visits Mobile Training Program
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Mobile, Alabama to observe the variety of learning pathways offered to students in the area. On her second stop in Mobile, DeVos was…
Share Information About Workforce Development and Disaster Relief?
As we contemplate the tragic impact of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, we are reminded of the need to help others and to relieve some of the suffering and sadness affecting so many families. The…
Meet Dr. Pamela Howze, New Program Director
Meet Dr. Pamela Howze, New Program Director Dr. Pamela Howze joined the National Fund in August and will be leading its efforts to expand apprenticeship and work-based learning. Most recently,…