Leading Practices

  • New Jersey’s 2020 $10 million Pay it Forward fund blends philanthropy and state funding to upskill individuals through healthcare and IT programs that integrate wraparound services and student-friendly financing.

  • In 2018, San Diego Workforce Partnership collaborated with UC San Diego to offer technology certificates for in-demand jobs. The program serves workers not eligible for other workforce programs, supported by a $3.5 million renewable learning fund.

  • The $50 million UP Fund invests in Career Impact Bonds to enable low-income students to access education and secure stable jobs in a transforming economy.

  • A Google Career Certificates program supports learners in underserved communities by equipping them with skills for in-demand fields like IT, data analytics, and UX design, leading to high-growth job opportunities.

  • A training center in Ohio utilizes income share agreements to fund diesel mechanic training, helping participants access education and career opportunities.

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