Workforce Realigned, Vol. II Launch Event
The official launch of Workforce Realigned, Volume II will take place on Thursday, July 17th in Washington, DC.
Workforce Realigned, Vol. II is produced by the Social Finance Institute in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Richmond. Through 21 case studies authored by 35 authors representing more than 20 organizations, the book explores how outcomes-based partnerships and innovative finance approaches can reorient our workforce to meet the needs of workers, employers, and communities.
Event Details
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
10:00am–5:00pm ET – Program
5:00pm–6:00pm ET – Networking Reception
The official launch of Workforce Realigned, Volume II will take place on Thursday, July 17th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Reagan Building in downtown Washington, DC. This full-day launch event will feature panel discussions with Workforce Realigned authors, who will share their insights into innovative, outcomes-based programs and models of workforce training and development from around the country. The day will conclude with a networking reception for all participants.
Confirmed Speakers (list in development)
- Kate Bahn, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research
- Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Jeremy Bernard-Sasges, Analyst at Achieve Partners
- Michael Bettersworth, Senior Vice Chancellor at Texas State Technical College
- Kristen Broady, Director of the Economic Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
- Beth Bye, Commissioner at the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
- Claire Casey, President of the AARP Foundation
- John Colborn, Executive Director of Apprenticeships for America
- Tara Colton, Chief Economic Security Officer at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority
- Xavier de Souza Briggs, Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro
- Julianne Dunn, Senior Program Officer at Rural LISC
- Larry Katz, Professor of Economics at Harvard University
- Sarah Miller, Principal Advisor on Community & Economic Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
- Amelia Nickerson, CEO of First Step Staffing
Agenda and registration link forthcoming
Location
Pavilion Room at the Reagan Building & International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20004
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