A catalyst in workforce development since 1991
Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) is a national non-profit that advances policies and practices which increase economic mobility, particularly for people of color and others historically excluded from success. We drive change in educational and labor market systems, focusing on scalable improvements in worker skills, job quality, and access to opportunity.
Join us in improving education and career outcomes:
WHAT’S NEW AT CSW
Funders’ Unique Role in Advancing Equity Through Workforce Philanthropy
When workforce development policy was linked to poverty in the 20th century, job training policies and programs became increasingly... read more →
April 16, 2024
Navigating the Future of Work: Insights from SXSW Panels
CSW Senior Policy Associates Devin Corrigan and Chris Shannon recently attended the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and... read more →
April 3, 2024
Driving Regional Prosperity: How Employer Intermediaries Can Solve Regional Talent Issues
Throughout 2023, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) collaborated with Southeast Michigan’s workforce stakeholders including the Detroit Regional CEO... read more →
March 26, 2024
An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Research
Attention to mental health has increased over the last few years, brought on by the collective trauma of the... read more →
March 19, 2024
Data Vendor RFP: Questions and Responses
Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) was contracted by IMPART Alliance at the Michigan State University to support data... read more →
March 13, 2024
WBN NYC Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of organizations are eligible to participate in the WBN NYC cohort? We encourage all NYC providers... read more →
March 13, 2024
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Collecting and using data to understand what’s working—and
for whom—is critical for local workforce systems
and service providers.
HOW WE’RE MAKING AN IMPACT
As an intermediary, CSW works to ensure that those who do direct service have the right workforce and education data, research, tools, and best practice information to effectively serve their communities. As a community partner, we research emerging trends and bring promising practices forward that can inform future community solutions. CSW’s expert staff are engaged in a number of projects with national implications, driving positive change at the federal, state, and local levels.
Samples of Our Work