Together, We Achieve More

With Thanksgiving behind us and the holiday season in full swing, I have been reflecting on how grateful I am for everything our network has achieved in 2022. The collaboratives in our network are transforming local and national conversations about…

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What’s It Going To Take To SHIFT?

In September 2022, the National Fund for Workforce Solutions gathered with other workforce development leaders in Minneapolis for our biennial convening. We set out to address how we can all SHIFT The Future of Workforce. What it means to “shift…

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Making the SHIFT!

My Time at SHIFT The Future of Workforce I can’t believe it’s already been a month since SHIFT The Future of Workforce. The three days spent in Minneapolis were so meaningful and impactful to me, and the National Fund. It…

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Connecting Workforce Development and Violence Prevention

A Q&A with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions and FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Workplace Resource Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence knows the toll economic abuse and workplace sabotage take on survivors and…

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Twitter Roundup: 10 Big Ideas from #SHIFTWorkforce

We are flying high after spending a few days immersed in community at our national convening, SHIFT: The Future of Workforce. From a wonderful keynote address by Tawanna Black, to four thought-provoking plenaries, and a series of great workshops —…

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Making Impact Through the Good Jobs Challenge

In August 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the 32 awardees of the Good Jobs Challenge. I was thrilled to see that several collaboratives in our network will be partnering with the awardees to help them meet their goals.…

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Learning, Community, and Connection: What to Expect at SHIFT

SHIFT The Future of Workforce is just a few weeks away, and we’re excited to bring people together for the chance to learn from some of the field’s best and brightest. With the national spotlight on workers and the workforce…

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Seven Sessions Worth Getting Excited For at SHIFT

 SHIFT The Future of Workforce is just around the corner and we are buzzing with excitement. While we love a good webinar, there is something magical about getting together in person to share ideas. We will be releasing our full…

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An Equitable Economy is Essential to Secure Freedom

I seem to be starting an annual tradition on my summer vacations. Last summer, my family traveled the country on a “Civil Rights” tour to explore important moments and places in our nation’s history. This summer, I had the tremendously…

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Ringing In a New Era of Job Quality

Good jobs are the newest hot topic in workforce development, but that hasn’t always been the case. Almost a decade ago, when the National Fund started promoting job quality, it seemed like a radical idea. We love seeing good jobs…

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