About Us

The Center for Workforce Equity is building a more inclusive and future-ready workforce. We connect degree holders—particularly from historically underrepresented communities—with high-demand career pathways through employer partnerships, data-driven research, and policy innovation.

Our work closes disparities in employment outcomes for Black and Latinx bachelor’s degree holders through research and engagement with job seekers and employer partners. Although a bachelor’s degree is critical for securing family-sustaining wages, disparities remain with Black and Latinx professionals’ wages and rate of hire, retention, and advancement.

Our Three Pillars

Through our three core pillars: Employer Engagement, Research & Policy, and Career Advancement, the Center for Workforce Equity is reshaping the future of work to ensure that all talent has a seat at the table.

Employer Engagement

We collaborate with industry leaders and external stakeholders to co-design talent pipelines, ensuring that workforce development efforts are directly informed by labor market demand and real-time business needs.

• Co-hosting industry roundtables and events to share and gather input on skill gaps and emerging roles.
• Partnering with employers to design work-based learning experiences such as internships and apprenticeships.
• Launching an employer advisory council aligned to key sectors like Quantum, Healthcare, and Business.

Research & Policy

Our research drives evidence-based solutions and informs policy that promotes systemic change, equity, and sustainability in workforce practices across sectors.

• Conducting labor market analyses to inform curriculum development and investment priorities.
• Publishing policy briefs that highlight strategies to advance equity in workforce systems.
• Collaborating with employers, policymakers, community stakeholders to scale evidence-based workforce solutions.

 

Career Advancement

We support degree holders in accessing high-quality, upwardly mobile career opportunities by providing targeted programs, wraparound services, and clear pathways to advancement in high-growth industries.

• Offering industry-aligned training and credentialing programs for recent graduates and mid-career professionals.
• Providing individualized coaching, career navigation, and industry specific mentorship support.
• Hosting career expos, employer meetups, and sector-specific hiring events targeting underrepresented degree holders.