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Raise Awareness: Highlight the importance of programs aimed at young adults (ages 16-24) to help them gain employment and training thereby creating a pipeline of skilled workers for the future. Foster Collaboration: Encourage partnerships between government agencies, private businesses, and non-profit organizations to address resources and support for those seeking training programs, career counseling, and job placement services. and develop sustainable solutions. Engage Stakeholders: Provide a platform for community members, policymakers, and experts to discuss challenges and opportunities in connecting and cultivating workforce talent. https://ow.ly/yefG50UyZq4 #MyHenryChamber

Raise Awareness: Highlight the importance of programs aimed at young adults (ages 16-24) to help them gain employment and training thereby creating a pipeline of skilled workers for the future. Foster Collaboration: Encourage partnerships between government agencies, private businesses, and non-profit organizations to address resources and support for those seeking training programs, career counseling, and job placement services. and develop sustainable solutions. Engage Stakeholders: Provide a platform for community members, policymakers, and experts to discuss challenges and opportunities in connecting and cultivating workforce talent. https://ow.ly/yefG50UyZq4 #MyHenryChamber

If you dedicate your life to service you should have some security! At-will employment benefits the employer. Nonprofit leaders should secure an employment contract that gives them the security to focus on the mission instead of constantly worrying about being fired. And boards should want their executive directors to feel secure. Come learn how to do it. http://bit.ly/FIREPROOFED

Diversity on nonprofit boards isn't a luxury. It's a necessity for survival. BoardSource reports: Only 26% of nonprofits prioritize demographic diversity in recruitment. This gap is costing us. My board, staff, and I are working on ensuring diversity in background, ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality, and thought. My experience and research show diverse boards: • Understand community needs better • Access wider networks • Make more innovative decisions Here is what we intend to do, and this can be your action plan, too: 1. Assess your current board composition 2. Identify skill and perspective gaps 3. Expand your recruitment channels 4. Implement inclusive onboarding Remember: Diversity without inclusion is just optics. How is your organization moving beyond tokenism to true representation? #BoardDevelopment #NonprofitLeadership

Mission: Accessible democracy through civic education, career development, and community coalitions. Vision: 1) To make civic education fun and interesting for elementary and secondary school students so that they are excited to vote when they turn 18. 2) To help great people get elected into public office, and support their career journeys to be effective representatives versus just "politicians". 3) To strengthen the connections between community groups and government through results-oriented lobbying services.

If you dedicate your life to service you should have some security! At-will employment benefits the employer. Nonprofit leaders should secure an employment contract that gives them the security to focus on the mission instead of constantly worrying about being fired. And boards should want their executive directors to feel secure. Come learn how to do it. http://bit.ly/FIREPROOFED

"...[Ron Hantz'] own group was inspired by the Poor People’s Development Foundation, which emerged out of the Poor People’s Campaign led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hantz noted that the foundation had sought to build a national cooperative movement for Black and Indigenous people." "The National Association of Black Cooperators’ first meeting was in October 2022, when about 35 Black co-op members came together at an initial organizing meeting in Pittsburgh. The group developed the following mission: "Build a Black solidarity economy through: * Grounding ourselves in collective principles and cultural practices * Sustaining cooperative business development * Advancing political education and a policy agenda * Exchanging knowledge * Engaging in intentional community-building."" If you're building a cooperative business in #Baltimore, learn about the Black Co-op Study Circle at https://lnkd.in/equyJg9k. #NABC #workercoop #cooperatives #cooperativeeconomics #ujamaa #ujima #solidarityeconomy #economicdemocracy #democracyatwork #cooperativeeconomics #blackentrepreneurs #blackbusiness #blackenterprise #buyblack #blackbuyingpower #bankblack #racialwealthgap #blackwealth #groupeconomics #powernomics

I wonder what outcomes #MLK's 1967 workforce vision might have had by 2025 if his life hadn't been cut short. While progress is happening, the slower pace of adapting to create more access and opportunities can be frustrating for many working to innovate for scale and impact in this space. I do get excited by more of the collaborations and global conversations happening to help fuel the speed. "The consequences are dire: • 10 million U.S. jobs remain unfilled, • costing companies billions in productivity, • while underserved communities are unable to access the training needed to fill these roles."

For too long, under-resourced communities have faced barriers to economic stability. But workforce development and career training programs like CareerWork$ are game-changers, unlocking pathways to stable careers with great prospects for young adults.  But the benefits go beyond just individuals. Career training strengthens entire communities by circulating new income, creating role models, and breaking cycles of underemployment for generations to come. We're passionate about this important work because we've seen the transformative impact firsthand.  See how you can join  us in empowering under-resourced communities here: https://lnkd.in/eDKqHRdc #TrainingPartners #MedicalPrograms #CareerWorks #CommunityImpact #GetInvolved #SkillUpWithCareerWorks #NonProfitImpact #WorkforceDevelopment

As community advocates and ONA Job Coaches, describing this year in a few words has been uniquely challenging. 2024, without a doubt, has tested us. But through it all, we remain steadfast, driven by a deep sense of purpose and commitment--and earnest intentions to affirm the dignity of all people, build racial and religious equity, create bridges of understanding among us--and more importantly transform people’s lives in our communities. CNY is a region we call home. A region where we witness the power of hope that gives us the strength to push forward despite the challenges. This sense of purpose has been the anchor for our work at InterFaith Works of CNY, propelling us to fight for positive change for our constituents across our region.  Over this year, we have rolled up our sleeves to advocate for what is right, standing up for underserved communities that have long been denied the promise of "The American Dream." Their stories fuel our determination to change the narrative in our region-- and our commitment to ensuring that their priorities are no longer ignored. And, together, we have made considerable progress. We have challenged State, County, and City officials, as well as non-governmental Organizations and Institutions, to join us in a collaborative effort to address the most urgent needs in our workforce ecosystem. In partnership with the City of Syracuse, we are working to establish the New Americans Advisory Board Committees to voice the needs of our underserved communities—and find comprehensive and strategic approaches to address them. We have helped place several of our constituents in good-paying jobs that have tremendously changed their lives in the place they now call home. We have also been involved in numerous workforce and economic development initiatives and panels across the State of New York, including Government Relations Committees and Legislative and Workforce Development Boards. These forums have brought together diverse stakeholders from our State, County, and City —to find tangible solutions to address systemic barriers, economic disparities, and generational poverty— and to create an environment where everyone can thrive. The greatest strength of our region is that we have a collective purpose to make our region strive and become a destination for entrepreneurs and businesses, thus, unleashing CNY's full potential for growth.  As we are heading to 2025, I remain hopeful that the best is yet to come for CNY. Let us keep the momentum going. Let us continue to take innovative initiatives to tackle the most pressing issues our communities face head-on.   Our deepest gratitude goes to InterFaith Works of CNY, whose support enables us to do this vital work; to the New York State Department of State's Office for New Americans' Professional Pathways Program; to Upwardly Global; and the City of Syracuse. We also thank all our community partners and allies across the State of New York.  Happy Holidays!