WorkRise will invest $3M across research studies & pilot projects designed to unlock important evidence for informing policies & practices that support increased workplace equity, improved job quality, & stronger economic mobility for US workers, especially those working in low-wage jobs & from historically marginalized communities.
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WorkRise will invest $3M across research studies & pilot projects designed to unlock important evidence for informing policies & practices that support increased workplace equity, improved job quality, & stronger economic mobility for US workers, especially those working in low-wage jobs & from historically marginalized communities.
WorkRise is Growing
We have a number of opportunities to join our team! Applications will be accepted on a rolling bases via the Urban Careers website.
Positions include:
Grantmaking and Partnerships
Led by a cross-sector Leadership Board that is ideologically diverse and representative of often-siloed groups, WorkRise invests in research on policies, programs, and practices that have the potential to accelerate economic security and mobility for low-wage workers. We fund analyses and the creation of data that shed light on labor market barriers, trends, and opportunities. And we engage in strategic partnerships that help advance evidence-based solutions in support of our mission. Learn more about our most recent request for proposals and how you can collaborate with WorkRise.
Virtual Event

Charting a Resilient Future for US Workers: Solutions to Navigate an Uncertain Economy
View event recordings below.
Amid seismic economic shifts, workers and families have experienced highs and lows. The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a once-in-a-lifetime economic shock, followed by a robust government…
The Latest

California’s FAST Act Offers a Window on How Worker Standards Boards Could Improve Job Quality in the Fast Food Industry
Study Finds That 62 Percent of Organizations Devote Little to No Resources to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

How Can the Forces of Change Be Harnessed to Create an Inclusive and Equitable Labor Market?

New Federal Industrial Policy Creates Incentives for High-Quality Jobs
Research

How Past Criminal Convictions Bar Floridians from Occupational Licensing Opportunities
