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National Fund for Workforce Solutions
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 7,432 followers
We envision an equitable future where workers, employers, and communities are thriving and prosperous.
About us
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions is a national network promoting economic opportunity and prosperous communities through investment and innovation. Based in Washington D.C., the National Fund partners with philanthropy, employers, workers, public and private community organizations, and more than 30 regional collaboratives to invest in skills, improve systems, and generate good jobs. The National Fund supports civic and business leaders in promoting evidence-based practices and policies that build shared prosperity. Learn more about the National Fund and its local partners at www.NationalFund.org.
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http://nationalfund.org
External link for National Fund for Workforce Solutions
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Workforce Development, Community Development, Training and Skill Development, Industry/Sector Partnerships, and Philanthropy/Funder Collaboratives
Locations
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1250 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 200
Washington, District of Columbia 20006, US
Employees at National Fund for Workforce Solutions
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Tom Strong
Building organizational intelligence from the ground up. Workforce development, financial literacy, open book management, ownership thinking.
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Amanda Cage
CEO, National Fund for Workforce Solutions
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Mary O'Neill
Operations and Finance Expert
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Michelle Wilson
Director of Evaluation & Learning @ The National Fund
Updates
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BIPOC and immigrant workers face unique #wkdev challenges, including racial discrimination, social isolation, language barriers, and threats of deportation. These underscore the importance of worker power, unions, and leaders in fostering safe, dignified workplaces. Join us at #SHIFT2024 to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e3Ka7NfX
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Despite immigrants constituting nearly 20% of the U.S. workforce and driving recent labor market growth, many are relegated to low-wage jobs. Too often these workers do not have the opportunity to strengthen their English skills or they are excluded from English-only training programs. Check out this great #SHIFT2024 session to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e-kmdUhX
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Get an in-depth look at employee ownership as an underutilized approach in workforce development to advance racial equity, create quality jobs, and strengthen and anchor local employment in this incredible #SHIFT2024 session. We can't wait to see you in Memphis in just a few weeks! https://lnkd.in/eKa6j65D
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Ensuring that small- and medium-sized businesses are able to provide good jobs is vital for the well-being of their employees and for their business performance. You can learn more about how to do this in another awesome #SHIFT2024 session! https://lnkd.in/edtA3xnf
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Get insights from the “A Good Job in Hawai’i Framework,” developed through ‘talk story sessions’ across six geographic communities in the state of Hawai’i and learn how to engage communities in defining job quality in this session at #SHIFT2024! https://lnkd.in/gJ_aCUGm
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The landscape of economic opportunity in America is evolving, marked by significant racial and class disparities. As the gap widens, targeted policies are crucial to ensure equal access to opportunities, regardless of background. Addressing these disparities will shape a more equitable future for all Americans. https://lnkd.in/eZQi_NWu
The changing landscape of economic opportunity by race and class in America
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This panel will uplift the unique perspectives of labor, management and workers by showcasing how this highly successful labor-management partnership has enacted worker-centered holistic systems change at scale through innovation, collaboration and policy. We can't wait to share this with you in Memphis! #SHIFT2024 https://lnkd.in/gJzDBWMb
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Delve into the transformative impact of the Chicago Generation Work™ Challenge and its profound impact on bridging employers and young adults of color. Check out this #SHIFT2024 session! We can't wait to see you in Memphis in a few weeks. https://lnkd.in/e-NZhM_h
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