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Data from Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, and Seattle show workforce challenges are inextricably linked to economic development, housing, criminal justice, transportation, and child care Washington, DC (January 26, 2021) – New reports show that there remain deep racial inequities…
Baltimore, Dallas, Louisville, Syracuse, and Wichita have been awarded grants to improve digital access and digital skills to help workers advance in good jobs. Washington, D.C. – (January 13, 2021) – Today, the National Fund for Workforce Solutions announced that…
Cleveland, Des Moines, Louisville, and Pittsburgh have received grants to work with local employers to redesign jobs and support a more resilient workforce. Washington, D.C. – (January 11, 2021) – Today, the National Fund for Workforce Solutions announced that four…
PolicyLink analysis spotlights the compounding racial inequities of Covid-19 and automation as barriers to economic recovery and prosperity for all Americans Oakland, CA – Today, the National Equity Atlas partnership between PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute, Burning Glass…
A $1.25 million grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation will help build a more equitable post-coronavirus economy Washington, DC (July 30, 2020) - To facilitate economic recovery and redesign in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National…
New three-year grant from Prudential Financial will help communities and employers redesign local jobs to build a more inclusive economy July 22, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The coronavirus pandemic has shown that too many workers in America are one missed…
The COVID-19 crisis has asked all of us to rethink how we live, play, and work. That includes how we come together as practitioners, co-investors, and employers to share practices and learn. The National Fund for Workforce Solutions had planned…
A new eighteen-month grant from Walmart will support programs to address racial inequities in the utilities, IT, and finance sectors Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2020) – The National Fund for Workforce Solutions is awarding a total of $100,000 to two…
June 8, 2020 – A new analysis of the labor market finds that people of color and immigrants are bearing the brunt of job losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Low-wage, non-essential jobs have been the most impacted. Workers of…
New resource provides a straightforward, step-by-step process for employers considering a financial wellness program to support their frontline workers Washington, D.C., May 19, 2020 – Almost half of low-wage workers find it difficult to “just get by” on their regular…