Youth and Young Adult Workers Take the Spotlight in Louisville
I often tell people that one of my favorite things to do in my role leading the National Fund is…
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…
The Critical Role of Data in the Fight for Workforce Equity
You cannot address what is not named. At the National Fund, we are committed to naming and confronting systemic racial…
Overlooked and Undervalued
Black women in the workplace As Black History Month draws to a close and Women’s History Month is about to…
Moving Racial Equity from Lip Service to Action
During Black History Month, many employers publicly assert their commitment to racial equity. And yet too many leaders are failing…
Are Labor Shortages Really About Labor?
A new resource will help correctly diagnose labor problems — and identify better solutions We've heard a lot recently about…
How to Become a Community Influencer
Four tactics to help you build and exert influence Photo by Adam Solomon on Unsplash To make change, you must…
When Words Get in the Way
President's Message September 2021 Every field has its own common language, but industry terms can become too wonky or fall…
Workforce Collaboratives Are Helping the Service Sector Rebuild
With a clear value proposition, collaboratives demonstrate a range of ways to help both businesses and frontline workers succeed in…
#TalkAboutWork: The Words and Ideas Defining Today’s Labor Market
America’s workforce is undergoing unprecedented change. In the wake of the pandemic and its impact on the labor market, workers…