Tuscaloosa, ALNetwork
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Our Network
By partnering with a dynamic network of regional leaders to convene, coach, and amplify what works, we’re building a future where every job is a good job, all workers have what they need to thrive, and race no longer determines career outcomes.
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25
states represented
$170m+
leveraged locally per year
110k+
workers served per year
6.7k+
employers engaged
Network Partners
Meet the local partners committed to this initiative.
Tuscaloosa, ALSan Francisco, CAHartford, CTInitiatives
Wilmington, DESarasota-Bradenton, FLIndianapolis, INLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LADetroit, MIGreensboro, NCNew York City, NYColumbus, OHPortland, ORDallas, TXSeattle, WA
What we believe
Working locally is the key to success
We collaborate with Network Partners who have deep knowledge of workforce issues in their local regions, and understand how racial inequity affects the people and communities they serve. Their local lens and expertise drive the critical work needed to help realize our shared vision.
Labor markets are local
Job opportunities, employers’ talent needs, education and training systems, and access to resources vary significantly by community. Successful workforce solutions must be localized.
Local collaboration is key
Changing local systems requires coordinated action over the long term. Our Network Partners bring together local stakeholders — such as industry partnerships, employers, funders, educational institutions — to align resources, knowledge, strategies and policies in regions.
Collectively we can achieve more
The Shift Work Forward network fosters a robust support system for our Network Partners, fuels long-term relationships, and amplifies successful local strategies that can spark lasting change in communities across the country.
Activating employers
We partner with employers as key players in improving job quality and advancing equity — making them more accountable for creating workplaces where everyone can succeed.