SHIFT SCHEDULE
All events occur at the Peabody Hotel, except where noted. Times are subject to change.
Tuesday, September 24
We are hosting a pre-convening session exclusively for employers in healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and renewable energy. If you work for an employer in one of these industries, this session is included with your registration! Learn more here.
Participants of Generation WorkTM Phase Two will connect and share learning regarding engaging employers to develop and implement hiring, retention, and advancement policies that support young people of color.
Self-guided tour and discussion at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Wednesday, September 25
In our opening plenary, leading workforce change agents, Robert Espinoza, Anne Price, and Todd Greene, join National Fund president and CEO Amanda Cage for a conversation to unpack this central question. Join us for incredible insights into how we can harness our collective power to reshape workforce systems for generations to come. Learn more here.
Submersion Sessions
Join us to explore how inclusive practices can not only enrich our workforce in high-demand sectors such as tech and healthcare, but also drive innovation and growth in today’s globalized economy. Learn more here.
Learn how three communities – Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Syracuse – are forming coalitions and leveraging national funding to build equitable career pathways in high priority sectors offering good jobs with family-sustaining wages. Learn more here.
This session explores three key areas: (1) the foundational principles of HRTP; (2) distinctions between HRTP and traditional models, highlighting the partnership between workers, unions, and employers; and (3) insights gained from implementing HRTP over the past five years. Learn more here.
This session brings together representatives from two very different sectors to talk about what they have in common when it comes to creating thriving workplaces. Learn more here.
Spotlight Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join us as we dive into practical strategies derived from experiences in three distinct communities, aimed at nurturing high-quality jobs through employer recognition programs. Learn more here.
Explore the potential for collaboration between colleges and the public workforce system to unlock the value of prior learning. Learn more here.
11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
The session will cover a few pivotal and timely pieces of workforce legislation highlighting the impact on job quality and racial equity. Learn more here.
Join us for an exploration of “When Working Isn’t Enough,” an investigation into median wages and public benefits usage of workers across 10 in-demand occupations in Ohio. Learn more here.
In this plenary, we’ll explore ways industry partnerships can activate new, multi-faceted solutions that address the drivers of inequity, and how industry partnerships can help us shift toward a future where all workers have the resources they need to thrive, race does not dictate employment outcomes, and all jobs are good jobs. Learn more here.
Studio Sessions
Join us to experience the Career Readiness Framework, developed and published in 2023 as an open-source curriculum for workforce development practitioners. Learn more here.
This hands-on intensive will enable participants to strengthen their grant proposals by leveraging evaluative thinking to build a persuasive case for funding. Learn more here.
Through this interactive, hands-on studio, participants will have the opportunity to learn the principles and core concepts of human-centered design (HCD). Learn more here.
Join us in a dynamic workshop where we challenge common assumptions in job design, such as the belief that quality jobs conflict with profitability or that transparency creates more problems than it solves. Learn more here.
Submersion Sessions
Join us to explore the intricate world of career navigation where the path to success isn’t always linear. Learn more here.
Delve into the transformative impact of the Chicago Generation Work™ Challenge and its profound impact on bridging employers and young adults of color. Learn more here.
In this engaging session, learn about how workers and business can thrive. Learn more here.
Discover an approach to workforce development that bridges the divide between employers and historically marginalized workers experiencing poverty. Learn more here.
This panel will uplift the unique perspectives of labor, management and workers by showcasing how a highly successful labor-management partnership has enacted worker-centered holistic systems change at scale through innovation, collaboration and policy. Learn more here.
In this panel, we will hear from leaders who have designed culturally competent programming for their communities while centering Native workers. Learn more here.
Spotlight Sessions
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us to discuss real-world examples from our work in school systems and communities to ensure all students—and their families—have access to jobs that pave the way for their future success. Learn more here.
This session brings together the employer and community partner perspectives to explore how fair chance hiring can be effectively implemented in the highly regulated healthcare sector. Learn more here.
Join us to hear how the County of San Diego has significantly boosted its investment in equitable workforce development and gain insights to lead similar initiatives in your own communities, no matter where you are based in the U.S.. Learn more here.
Attendees will learn about the role of philanthropy in resourcing mass outreach to marginalized communities and accessible green energy workforce training programs. Learn more here.
Attendees will learn how removing degree requirements can help build a stronger and more resilient workforce. Learn more here.
Join this session to hear three leaders of color in healthcare explore innovative, collaborative, and scalable models that unify and equip stakeholders within government, education, and healthcare to recruit and retain the next generations of people of color for medical career pathways. Learn more here.
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Explore the innovative approaches taken to bridge the digital divide and empower individuals for today’s digital landscape. Learn more here.
Discover how the New York Association of Training & Employment Professionals (NYATEP) is beginning a broader mission to empower individuals and foster economic resilience across the state. Learn more here.
Careers in construction can lead to economic mobility for individuals and families and demand for workers is high. The Portland Metro region is trying new approaches to connect women and people of color to jobs in this industry. Learn more here.
This session will engage discussion around efforts to increase the demand for good jobs by changing incentives in procurement processes, capital access opportunities, and peer influence, as well as the supply of good jobs by equipping business owners with the tools to measure their job quality and make improvements. Learn more here.
Join us in exploring how CityLink Center in Cincinnati, OH is pioneering an approach to workforce funding that could shape the future of workforce development and economic growth. Learn more here.
Transportation to and from the museum will be provided. Have you seen the new HBO Documentary about Stax Records?
Thursday, September 26
In this plenary, we’ll dive into why fixing the childcare crisis is essential to sustaining America’s economic vitality and workforce productivity. Learn more here.
Submersion Sessions
Don’t miss out on this dynamic discussion and learn how we are shifting the workplace, college, and community in Springfield, MA. Learn more here.
Explore the new frontier of positive youth development (PYD), a powerful strategy for workforce development practitioners and employers to attract, retain, and empower young workers for success in their careers. Learn more here.
In this session, JVS and Little Sprouts will unveil the secrets behind their success stories, offering invaluable insights and actionable strategies tailored for excelling in today’s labor market. Learn more here.
During our session we will share innovative research and strategies that elevate worker voices for more authentic program evaluation, aligning with participant goals, and organizational impact. Learn more here.
Hear about Detroit’s vision and work, how we are centering worker voices, and the equity approaches we are prioritizing to bolster economic development for historically excluded communities. Learn more here.
This session provides an orientation to the benefits of employee ownership, metrics for evaluating the impact of worker ownership on working families, and examples of innovative workforce initiatives that supported worker cooperative development. Learn more here.
Spotlight Sessions
Attendees will learn methods to engage communities in defining job quality and strategies for aligning workforce programs with local values and needs. Learn more here.
This session will explore the necessary steps for employers, policymakers, educators, and other practitioners to redesign career navigation systems. Learn more here.
Explore how communities can have access to all the data and resources needed to pursue critical initiatives, and still face obstacles to achieving the desired impact. Learn more here.
Explore the collaborative tale of Joby Aviation, Monterey Bay DART and other community partners in their cross-sector endeavor to launch the Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program. Learn more here.
Explore the crucial partnerships necessary for success, equipping attendees with strategies to engage stakeholders in their communities, foster industry support, and utilize federal funding effectively. Learn more here.
This session offers insights gleaned from our experiences and invites a dialogue on reshaping funding mechanisms to bolster the workforce sector we aspire to uplift. Learn more here.
Join us for a special live edition of the National Fund’s flagship podcast State of Our Workforce for the final plenary at SHIFT Toward an Equitable Future. Michelle Wilson, and a special guest host Juvilee Hernandez, will speak with workers and their mentors to learn more about how we can reshape the career navigation landscape. Learn more here.