Get Involved with WorkOnward

It takes an entire community to unlock economic mobility. Whether you’re a volunteer, employer, researcher, or supporter, there’s a place for you to build access with WorkOnward Foundation.

Ways to Engage

Volunteer & Community Ambassadors

Help host digital literacy workshops, support resume clinics, or spread the word about our AI tools in your neighborhood. We welcome bilingual leaders, educators, and neighbors who care about access.

VolunteerNYC & Remote

Employers & Community Partners

Small businesses, workforce boards, and nonprofits can use our text-to-job postings and training to reach overlooked talent. Let’s co-design “low friction” hiring pathways together.

PartnershipsSmall Business

Research & Innovation Network

Academics and technologists collaborate with our team to study inclusive AI, evaluate impact, and publish insights that advance equitable workforce policy.

ResearchHybrid

Fellowship Pathways

Dive deeper through immersive fellowships that pair applied research with human-centered design. Fellows help us pilot inclusive tools and document what works for frontline workers and Main Street employers.

Research Fellowship

A 6-month experience for researchers studying responsible AI, workforce development, and equitable technology. Shape evaluations, publish insights, and inform our ethics commitments.

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Design Fellowship

A 6-month journey for designers building intuitive, multilingual, and low-literacy experiences. Help translate community voice into tools workers can trust.

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Want to chat before signing up?

Donors, policymakers, and collaborators are always welcome. Reach out and we’ll schedule time to explore how we can create dignified work together.

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