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State of Our WorkforceAuthor: National Fund for Workforce Solutions
State of Our Workforce is your front-row seat to the movement transforming workforce systems across the country. This podcast explores how we build an equitable future where all workers have what they need to thrive, race does not dictate career success, and every job is a good job.Through two seriesour monthly deep-dive interviews with national thought leaders, and our ground-level conversations from communities putting equity into actionwe bring you bold ideas, real stories, and practical strategies from changemakers reshaping what work looks like in America.From policy shifts to grassroots innovation, this is where workforce transformation comes aliveNationally Powered, Locally Driven.Tune in to State of Our Workforce and be part of the movement shaping the future of work.https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce/ Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How Do We Shift Work Forward?
Episode 1
Wednesday, 1 April, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for the field of workforce development. At the National Fund, we’re launching new programs. We have the SHIFT Conference coming up in Albuquerque this September. And across the country, conversations about job quality, worker voice, and racial equity are accelerating.In this special episode of State of Our Workforce, we’re joined by Amanda Cage for a candid conversation about this pivotal moment, and what it requires of all of us. Amanda will discuss the organization’s evolution form a collaborative philanthropic fund into a national catalyst reshaping workforce systems so workers, employers, and communities can thrive together. In this episode, Amanda reflects on that evolution and shares why this moment calls for something bigger.Whether you’re an employer, funder, policymaker, workforce leader, or longtime partner, this episode asks a timely question: How do we shift work forward — together? Listen now and join us in shaping what comes next.Learn more about Shift Work Forward: https://shiftworkforward.org/













