Our current workforce development system is flawed. We’re here to change that.

Grounded in knowledge

Blazing the trail forward

Grounded in knowledge • Blazing the trail forward •

Since 1982, We’ve Been Advocating For Policies That Dismantle Barriers To Employment And Equipping Workforce Development Leaders, Trainers And Advocates With The Tools To Drive Employment Equity.

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We’re Leading Policy Change & Advocacy

From the ground up and the top down, we’re shaking up the system. We work with lawmakers and community leaders to redesign and advocate for policies that help make employment a more accessible pathway out of poverty.

We aim to remove barriers based in bias and discrimination, because job access shouldn’t be determined by identity, demographic, or ability.

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We Facilitate
Training, Networking & Community Building.

Our Capacity Building Program for the workforce development field is backed by decades of expertise. We help social workers, counselors, nonprofit leaders, service providers, funders, government agencies, and community leaders gain valuable skills to better serve their communities, creating a far-reaching impact from the ground up.

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Proceeds from our cohorts, trainings, and networking events directly fund our advocacy initiatives.

We Also Have Custom Training To Level Up Your Team

Strengthen your team with customized, expert-led training from CJC tailored to your organization’s goals and impact. Select from existing curricula, mix topics, or request new content to address your specific needs. Submit a request to explore flexible topics and build a program that fits your needs.

Be Part Of Creating Workforce Equity

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Your donation fuels policy change, supports the training of workforce development practitioners, and helps build a more inclusive, equitable workforce for all.

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Become a member

Become a CJC member to support advocacy efforts and be part of our trainings, events, and a network shaping workforce policy.

Our Partners In Creating Workforce Equity

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