Join us for the season finale of the Heldrich Center’s podcast series, Work Trends RU. Our guest is Rachel Korberg, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Families and Workers Fund. Rachel is also a member of the Heldrich Center’s National Advisory Board.
In this episode, Rachel shares:
- The mission and real-world impact of the Families and Workers Fund
- Bold strategies to advance economic mobility and job quality for workers
- Trailblazing programs like:
- PowerCorpsPHL: A Philadelphia initiative combining wraparound services with job training for youth
- RxKids: A Michigan-based effort offering financial support to pregnant women to combat infant poverty
- Better Builder®: A Texas program seeking to improve working conditions in the construction industry
- What defines a good job in today’s economy
- The value of employer partnerships in driving change
Listen on our podcast page or on our YouTube channel.
Visit the Families and Workers Fund’s website to learn more about their work.
Work Trends RU returns in September with all-new episodes.