Build Opportunity With WorkOnward
WorkOnward Foundation partners with employers, community organizations, and researchers to close the digital divide and unlock dignified work. Together we bring accessible AI tools, coaching, and insights to the hardworking people who keep our communities moving.
Who We Partner With
We collaborate with organizations committed to workforce equity and economic mobility.
Small Employers & Workforce Boards
Bring text-to-hire job postings, resume-by-voice, and coaching to frontline workers, veterans, and New Americans.
What We Offer:
- •Co-design hiring pathways that meet people where they are
- •Access SMS-first job posting tools
- •Connect with local workforce development networks
Community Organizations & Service Providers
Partner with us to host digital literacy workshops, resume clinics, and multilingual navigation support for families navigating work transitions.
What We Offer:
- •Host digital literacy workshops in your community
- •Offer resume clinics with voice-to-text technology
- •Provide multilingual support for diverse populations
Universities & Research Collaborators
Study equitable AI deployment, evaluate workforce outcomes, and publish insights that inform policy and ethical standards.
What We Offer:
- •Conduct research on workforce technology equity
- •Evaluate program outcomes and impact
- •Publish findings to inform policy decisions
Philanthropy & Impact Funders
Invest in scalable, evidence-based programs that unlock economic mobility for low-income families and small businesses nationwide.
What We Offer:
- •Support scalable workforce development programs
- •Fund digital literacy and AI accessibility initiatives
- •Enable research and policy development
Have a Different Partnership Idea?
Every community has unique needs and every organization brings something special to the table. If your partnership idea doesn't fit neatly into these categories, we'd still love to explore how we might work together.
What Partners Receive
Inclusive Technology & Training
- •Customized onboarding into our text-to-hire and voice resume platforms
- •Facilitator toolkits for digital literacy sessions in English, Spanish, and additional languages
- •Dedicated support from designers and coaches who understand high-barrier job seekers
Impact Measurement & Storytelling
- •Shared dashboards tracking reach, placement, and skill-building outcomes
- •Research collaborations that document lessons for policy and philanthropy
- •Co-branded stories that elevate worker voices and celebrate local success
How We Collaborate
Listen & Map Local Needs
We co-host community discovery sessions to understand barriers such as language access, transportation, childcare, and broadband availability, then tailor the partnership to real conditions.
Co-Design & Launch Pilots
Together we adapt our AI tools, training curricula, and outreach scripts, then launch lightweight pilots that are SMS-first, multilingual, and privacy-conscious.
Measure & Scale Impact
We track outcomes, capture worker stories, and surface insights that help scale what works through grants, policy briefs, and shared playbooks.
Ready to Explore a Partnership?
Share your idea and our partnership team will schedule time to map goals, timelines, and funding pathways. We respond within one week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Let's Build Together
Whether you're a small business, community organization, researcher, or funder, we're ready to explore how we can create meaningful impact together.