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
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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…
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Roe v. Wade’s Reversal Poses a Disproportionate Threat to Black Women’s Economic Mobility

Employer Practices and Economic Mobility: What Does the Evidence Say?
Research

How Past Criminal Convictions Bar Floridians from Occupational Licensing Opportunities
