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

Small Employers & Workforce Boards

Bring text-to-hire job postings, resume-by-voice, and coaching to frontline workers, veterans, and New Americans. We co-design hiring pathways that meet people where they are.

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Community Organizations & Service Providers

Partner with us to host digital literacy workshops, resume clinics, and multilingual navigation support for families navigating work transitions.

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Universities & Research Collaborators

Study equitable AI deployment, evaluate workforce outcomes, and publish insights that inform policy and ethical standards.

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Philanthropy & Impact Funders

Invest in scalable, evidence-based programs that unlock economic mobility for low-income families and small businesses nationwide.

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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.

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Contact Us to Partner

Prefer email? Reach us at info@workonward.org.