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.
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WHAT’S NEW AT CSW
Helpful Resources for Promoting Access in Anti-DEI Times
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an umbrella concept encompassing a range of strategies designed to level the playing... read more →
March 18, 2025
Just Released: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Research PDF
Last year, we released a blog on how to conduct trauma-informed... read more →
March 12, 2025
Lessons from the Poor Peoples Campaign: Considerations for Economic Mobility in 2025
“This is a highly significant event,” King told delegates at an early planning meeting, describing the (Poor People’s)... read more →
February 28, 2025
2025 WBN NYC Cohort Announced
New York, New York, February 26, 2025: Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) and the New York City Employment... read more →
February 26, 2025
CSW Welcomes Ashley McIver to Board of Directors
CSW is proud to welcome Ashley McIver to the Board of Directors.As Community Investments Director for Communities Foundation of Texas,... read more →
January 23, 2025
CSW Announces Trauma-Informed Ambassador Program with MI NEAR Collaborative
Lansing, Michigan, January 21, 2025: Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) is partnering with the State of Michigan’s NEAR... read more →
January 21, 2025
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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