We Can’t Train Our Way out of This Crisis
The focus on training and placement during the Great Recession left our economy vulnerable and we’re paying the price today…
Re-Thinking Employee Benefits After COVID-19
Even as some employees head back to work, the financial burden on frontline workers remains severe. The ability to once…
On-The-Job Training Regional Spotlights
We partner with employers, intermediaries, and workers to co-create opportunities and solutions that allow workers to thrive. This includes training,…
Employees Are Stressed About Money. Financial Wellness Benefits Can Help.
During a worldwide public health crisis, adding new employee benefit plans may not be top of mind for employers—and that’s…
Get to Know Amanda Cage, the New President and CEO of the National Fund
In early March, Amanda Cage officially joined the National Fund as president and CEO. We sat down with her for…
Even in a Pandemic, a Good Job is Still a Competitive Advantage
With low wage workers and small businesses most vulnerable to the economic impact of COVID-19, employers who maintain their workforce…
Healthcare Workforce Development Academy: Peer-Learning in Action
Peer-learning is at the heart of CareerSTAT. It helped to establish the network as a go-to resource for frontline healthcare…
To Drive Change for Workers, Pull the Levers of Capitalism
The Issue We are in the midst of the longest period of economic expansion in U.S. history. Profits are up,…
Overheard in Davos: The Right Message, But Now Let’s See Some Action
At the National Fund, we have been following with great interest, the growing conversation around growing income inequality and the…
A Midwest Pioneer Succeeds in Worker Retention and Training
Ohio’s Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center prides itself on being among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals and a leader in…