Partner4Work Leading Systemic Shift as Leaders of White House Workforce Hub
Sometimes it’s hard to picture what we mean by “systems change,” as we toss that phrase around when discussing our…
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…
What Does It Look Like to Work Within the System While Also Disrupting the System?
Earlier this month, the National Fund gathered our site directors for our annual Network meeting during which we had the…
Buying Local in Newark
The city of Newark is New Jersey’s largest and one of its most diverse municipalities and is home to considerable…
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…
Economic Recovery Depends on Child Care
Black and Latina entrepreneurs critical for a post-pandemic workforce The Great Recession has some people asking, “Where are the workers?”…
Year-End Message from Amanda Cage
‘Tis the season for reflection. This is my second year-end message as CEO of the National Fund, and I am…
Reflecting on 2021
In another year of uncertainty, we remained focused on our priorities. Here are 10 highlights from 2021. 10+ Words of…
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…
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…