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
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
2024 in Review at CSW
2024 proved to be another successful and fulfilling year for us here at Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW).... read more →
January 16, 2025
CSW Announces New Trauma & Resilience Training with Somerville Job Creation & Retention Trust
Somerville, Massachusetts, December 13, 2024: Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) is partnering with the Somerville Job Creation and... read more →
January 13, 2025
WBN NYC Spotlight: How Sakhi is Using Data to Empower Participants and Improve Outcomes
There is a growing expectation that workforce nonprofits need to more comprehensively capture and communicate the impact of their... read more →
January 10, 2025
CSW Announces Fourth Year of Trauma-Informed Training with Detroit at Work System
Ann Arbor, MI, December 17, 2024: Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) has been contracted for a fourth year... read more →
January 8, 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