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Advancing racial equity by reshaping the way workforce systems operate

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Innovation doesn’t end — it evolves. Louisville’s design approach keeps reshaping workforce systems. Learn how local pilots drive long-term change on Unpacked. 🎧 https://youtu.be/0kQwz2fhn7w
November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
From Memphis to Albuquerque — #SHIFT2026 is coming. Hear Amanda Cage’s keynote on how “race-neutral” policies shaped inequity & what it’ll take to build true opportunity. Watch: https://youtu.be/JtCYKe5aAAE
November 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🚨 Big #SHIFT2026 updates coming soon! Subscribe to the SHIFT newsletter & get conference news straight to your inbox. Don’t miss Albuquerque! ✉️ https://secure.everyaction.com/4FpzXApVxEquZwBmqhe79A2
November 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Your biweekly roundup of the workforce news that matters most. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Read the latest Workforce Wrap-Up 🗞️ https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/EA/EA005/1/77902/JDrH5HBzHsvlj3elYR6G4pcRX4dmmYB9e0DNzoxw5tC_archive
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
LIVE Nov 18, 12pm ET — We’re talking ESOL, equity, & system change with Andre Green from SkillWorks on #StateOfOurWorkforceUnpacked!

RSVP: https://www.linkedin.com/events/unpacked-buildingsystemsthatwor7392635020567400449/theater/
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
When workforce programs start with empathy, results follow. KentuckianaWorks redesigned outreach around people’s needs—and reached more jobseekers in one day than a year. Hear the story on #StateOfOurWorkforce 🎧 https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce/#unpacked
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Career navigation shouldn’t be left to luck. We need systems that connect education → good jobs. Hear why from Michelle Rafferty on #StateOfOurWorkforce 🎙️ https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Today, we honor the veterans who have served and protected our country.

Your commitment and leadership inspire us to continue building an economy that serves all workers.

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions.
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Working parents are struggling — and the economy feels it. We can’t build equity without supporting families. Great read 👏 https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/02/after-the-spike-dean-spears-michael-geruso-review/
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Data shapes everything—from hiring to training to policy. But what makes workforce data equitable? Hear Joel Simon from Burning Glass Institute on #StateOfOurWorkforce 🎧 https://rss.com/podcasts/state-of-our-workforce/2312637
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Tech should make work safer — not more dangerous. New research shows rising risks as automation spreads. Let’s design workplaces that protect people first: https://www.fastcompany.com/91396758/tech-is-making-workers-jobs-more-dangerous-instead-of-safer
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Work doesn’t stop at the state line — and neither do workforce challenges. Louisville’s cross-border pilot shows what’s possible when collaboration and empathy lead the way. Watch & subscribe: https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce/#unpacked
November 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
From national thought leaders to local changemakers, our State of Our Workforce podcast explores what it takes to build an equitable future of work. Listen & subscribe: https://rss.com/podcasts/state-of-our-workforce
November 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We’re thrilled to have the support of JPMorganChase to support advanced manufacturing and construction workforce development! Excited for what’s ahead: https://www.jpmorganchase.com/impact/financial-health-wealth-creation/securing-your-legacy-expanding-access-to-well-paying-jobs
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Childcare is a workforce issue. Join us Nov. 6 at 2PM ET to explore how we can improve access, affordability, and job quality for educators & parents alike. Register free: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3fYXP5EDTxuLT1_wRxfXDw
November 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Data should empower, not gatekeep. When paired with lived experience, it can transform opportunity and drive equity. Hear how: https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce/
November 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Missed the latest news from the National Fund? Catch up on October’s highlights — new episodes, insights, and resources for workforce professionals. Subscribe here: https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/EA/EA005/1/77902/tmTuvwHt7EMkosNEq3EXJijZ7LcBguh_TDGX6m3ZjPF_archive
November 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Equity Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game! Advancing equity lifts everyone—workers, families, and businesses alike. Michelle Rafferty unpacks how equity drives shared success. Listen: https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We’re where the workforce conversations happen. Follow us on Threads for the latest insights and updates: https://www.threads.net/@nfworkforce
October 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Lifelong learning isn’t optional—it’s a competitive edge. Ale Mendoza of Optimax shares why joining a community of learning organizations matters. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAm23lCcfcY
October 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
#SHIFT2026 is on the horizon! Don’t miss updates on sessions, speakers, and registration for next fall in Albuquerque. Join the list: https://secure.everyaction.com/4FpzXApVxEquZwBmqhe79A2
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What if workforce programs were designed with workers, not for them? Carrie Felton shares how human-centered design is changing the game. Listen: https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce/#unpacked
October 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Catch up on the latest workforce stories, insights, and podcast episodes shaping our work. Subscribe for more: https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/EA/EA005/1/77902/TStwpZUMtYnwUscrYroumXeToMILTz3R0Rptimtj4DL_archive
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Childcare is a workforce issue. Join us Nov 6 (2–3:30 PM ET) to hear how leaders are tackling the twin challenges of access + job quality in childcare. RSVP: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3fYXP5EDTxuLT1_wRxfXDw#/registration
October 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Workforce development is evolving—but inequities persist. In State of Our Workforce, leaders from, National Fund for Workforce Solutions, National Skills Coalition & Beloved Praxis dig into how we can build systems where every worker can thrive.
🎧 https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce
October 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM