Work Reimagined

New Profit is a nonprofit venture philanthropy organization that backs breakthrough social entrepreneurs who are advancing equity and opportunity in America.   

New Profit's investment strategy focuses on building a breakthrough portfolio to take on entrenched systemic challenges in America, particularly by driving resources and support to Black, Indigenous, and Latino/a/x social entrepreneurs who have unique proximity to solutions, but face stark racial funding disparities in philanthropy; investing in social entrepreneurs with new systems change models across a range of issues; and creating jobs and opportunity by funding Future of Work innovation.

To rebuild the economy and create a future of work that works for everyone, New Profit’s $6 million Future of Work Grand Challenge, powered by XPRIZE and MIT Solve, will rapidly reskill 25,000 displaced workers into living-wage jobs in the next 24 months, equip influential workforce boards with vetted tools to support the wave of displaced workers in six months, and achieve broader systemic change to help prepare 12 million Americans from underinvested communities for workforce success by 2025.

New Profit’s Future of Work Initiative is funded by Strada Education Network and the Walmart Foundation.

Strada Education Network is a national social impact organization dedicated to improving lives by forging clearer and more purposeful pathways between education and employment. Our approach combines research, public engagement, strategic philanthropy, mission-aligned investments, and a network of affiliate organizations. Together, we work to create a new learning ecosystem that better serves the millions of Americans seeking to complete postsecondary education and training, gain clear value from those experiences, and build meaningful careers. Learn more at stradaeducation.org.

Walmart.org represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. By leaning in where our business has unique strengths, we work to tackle key social issues and collaborate with others to spark long-lasting systemic change. Walmart has stores in 27 countries, employing more than 2 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. Walmart.org is helping people live better by supporting programs that work to accelerate upward job mobility for frontline workers, address hunger and make healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality, and build strong communities where Walmart operates. To learn more, visit www.walmart.org or find us on Twitter @walmartorg.

The Mission of Dallas College is to transform lives and communities through higher education.

Overall purposes:

To ensure Dallas County is vibrant, growing and economically viable for current and future generations.

To provide a teaching and learning environment that exceeds learner expectations and meets the needs of our community and employers.

The Dallas College Board of Trustees’ Strategic Priorities continue to guide the work of the college in its mission to transform lives and communities through higher education and achieving 60x30TX.

The Board is committed to an annual assessment of progress and impact for the Strategic Priorities using appropriate metrics.

Adult education providers affiliated with the Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy dedicated to addressing the functional literacy challenges in Houston through education and skills training for employment and family well-being.

Jobcase is an online community dedicated to empowering the world's workers. Millions of members connect on Jobcase to seize opportunities, share advice, and navigate the work landscape together. Online or in the Jobcase app, workers can find jobs, apply instantly, and get and give the support everyone needs on their way to success.

For over 100 years, the Los Angeles Urban League has served as a powerful advocate for African-Americans and other minorities by ensuring our communities have access to careers with living wages, opportunities to start and grow businesses, and clear pathways to personal and professional growth.

The Tuskegee Industrial Welfare League, was organized in April 1921 in Los Angeles by Dr. A. C. Garrott , a black dentist, and Katherine J. Barr, its first Executive Secretary, to help Negroes participate to the fullest extent in American life by helping to change the social and economic conditions of their environment. In June 1921, the Tuskegee Industrial Welfare League merged with the National Urban League and became known as the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) with Katherine Barr as its first President. In 1968, the leadership of the Los Angeles Urban League was awarded to the Honorable John Mack who served from 1968 until his retirement in 2005. In February 2018, former Ambassador Michael Lawson joined the Urban League as President and CEO to steward his vision of re-igniting the spirit of entrepreneurship, ownership, and self-dependence for Black Los Angeles.

Our mission is that, "We deliver caring services that empower people, communities, and businesses to grow, succeed, and thrive." We accomplish this through comprehensive programs and services that uplift communities by improving the quality of life for all individuals from youths to older adults. We save lives and foster equity through accessible job training and placement opportunities, social and community engagement activities for seniors, older adults, children and youth. We provide health and wellness classes, elderly nutrition programs, meals and food, and the safeguarding of our most vulnerable through adult protective services.

To improve people's lives with the world's best transportation.

Empower youth to discover their purpose and achieve their individual aspirations.

To bridge digital skill gaps through instructional experiences that respect the unique circumstances and abilities of learners with barriers to employment.