SkillWorks
is an ambitious effort on the part of philanthropy, government, community organizations, unions, and employers to create a workforce development system that:

Helps low-skill, low-income residents move to family-sustaining jobs; and
Helps employers find and retain skilled employees.

SkillWorks engages in three key systems-change strategies:

Workforce Partnerships:
Industry-sector or occupationally based workforce intermediaries are the operational approach to achieving the SkillWorks dual goal.

Strengthening Capacity:
SkillWorks makes organizations that provide workforce training and education services more effective at helping their low-income constituents achieve family economic self-sufficiency.

Public Policy Advocacy:
SkillWorks seeks to institutionalize better ways for low-income individuals to enter and succeed in the workforce.

On July 31, 2008, SkillWorks and the United Way cosponsored a forum on college credential attainment for working adults.

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SkillWorks releases Year 4 (2007) Evaluation Report

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SkillWorks releases Phase II RFP for Capacity Building Providers.
DUE SEPTEMBER 5.

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SkillWorks releases Phase II RFP for Workforce Partnerships.
DUE OCTOBER 3.

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SkillWorks releases Year 1 Community Health Worker Initiative Return on Investment Study (2007-08)

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