Nov
28
By Kysha Frazier. In October, 70 Green Jobs Innovation Fund Grantees joined together in Washington D.C. to collectively “roll-up their sleeves” and focus on strategies to help them achieve their grant outcomes. The day and half meeting was designed to fit grantee’s immediate needs. It included opportunities for cross-grantee sharing...
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Nov
23
by Ed Strong. In collaboration with Larry Good, CSW Chairman of the Board, we are writing a chapter of a book to be published by the Heldrich Center at Rutgers University this summer. Our contribution focuses on a look at the macro and micro-investment policies of this country in workforce...
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Oct
30
By Kathy Stocking. At CSW, we’re invested in our belief that people who want to work should always have that opportunity. And we’re not alone. We’re currently hosting Encore Innovation Fellow, Beverly Burns, who leads our efforts to support Michigan workers who are seeking "encore careers" – jobs that combine...
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Oct
30
By Sherri Cavanaugh. It came as no surprise to me when CSW was recently named one of the top-ranked workforce development non-profits in the country. I've worked with CSW for over 20 years. We have a reputation for having visionary leaders who stay ahead of the trends in workforce development....
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Oct
28
CSW ranked among the nation’s top 15 nonprofits in workforce development in 2013. Over 100 national workforce development experts from 90 organizations were asked to recommend nonprofits in the field. Experts cite our strong reputation in the field and our presence across the U.S. as evidence of our impact. Experts...
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Oct
07
By Holly Parker. Involving faculty in college transformation is critical to student success. Here’s how to do it well – no matter where you are in the change process. Faculty care deeply about student success. College faculty are on the “front lines” of efforts to help students gain credentials that...
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Sep
29
By Nina Babich. Lowe's and Home Depot in Kansas City each recently told their workers that full time jobs would now be half time. Managers were even reduced to half-time; two people will now be used to fill one manager position instead. The reason? The employers don't want to have...
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Sep
12
In a conference room in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 30 CSW staff and board members – armed with little more than knowledge, coffee, and Mr. Sketch markers – took on the task of solving America’s long-term unemployment crisis. We came up with some great ideas we’re looking to explore and prototype...
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Apr
08
By Larry Good. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its regular monthly unemployment report. Its headline that national unemployment fell to 7.6% in March masks a troublesome trend: the decline was caused mostly by a reduction in workforce participation (the number of people either working or looking for...
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Apr
01
By Kysha Frazier. What do you get when you put CSW together with 7 community stakeholder groups in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 2 full days of brainstorming? More than 350 distinct ideas aimed at creating economic opportunities for the city’s families! Just a sampling of the...
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Jan
21
Thanks to my colleague Mike King reminding me that the University of Michigan hosts a number of great speakers, forums, and other events in honor and celebration of Martin Luther King’s legacy, I was delighted to listen to Morris Dees, Founder of the Southern Policy Law Center, speak this morning...
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Jan
04
Across the nation, community colleges are looking for ways to better connect with business and industry and improve student outcomes. Here are highlights from our recent work with colleges. Integrating Community Colleges and Workforce Agencies During the latter part of 2012, in partnership with the National Governors Association Center for...
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