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NRWC Employer Engagement Specialist Certification Open for Enrollment
October 8, 2026
We are pleased to announce that the NRWC Employer Engagement Specialist Certification program has launched! Recognizing the shifting landscape affecting reentry workforce programs and opportunities f…
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Why Employer Engagement is the Keystone of Reentry Work
September 28, 2026
If you’ve been feeling the ground shift under your program recently, you’re not alone. The labor market is in persistent flux, which means what you’re experiencing probably doesn’t even l…
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Future of Work: Career Durability in a Changing Labor Market
July 31, 2026
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts asserted that change is the new normal. While some people embraced the idea of persistent novelty, others wished for things to “go back” to how they we…
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250 Years & Counting: A Legacy of Innovation, A Future Built Together
June 29, 2026
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary this month, much of the national conversation has focused on the nation’s past, present, and future. Throughout our history, progress has often come from…
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Future of Work: High-Potential Industries
April 27, 2026
In today’s dynamic labor market, being future-focused is an essential part of the equation for economic security. The national unemployment rate in March was 4.3%. More than a quarter of those job se…
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Second Chance Month in a Changing Economy: A Call to Lead in the Future of Work
April 15, 2026
By now you’ve probably received several reminders that April is Second Chance Month. It’s important to acknowledge not just the need for employment pathways for justice-impacted individuals, but the…
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Future of Work: Training for Productivity
March 16, 2026
During a recent webinar in the NRWC Thought Leadership Series, economist Jeffrey Korzenik described how economies grow in one of two ways: by expanding the labor force or by increasing productivity…
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Avoiding Coverage Loss
February 12, 2026
By Teresa Miller How Reentry Providers Can Respond to New Medicaid Rules The implementation of work reporting requirements is among the changes coming to Medicaid following last year’s passage of the…
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The Rise of Background Checks and What Justice Impacted Job Seekers Need to Know
September 9, 2025
Over the past three decades, background checks have shifted from a niche practice to a near-universal part of hiring. Today, nearly 9 out of 10 employers report using them. While this trend was fuele…
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Soft Skills Are Essential Skills: Six Non-Negotiables for Career Success After Incarceration
June 17, 2025
Essential Skills for Justice-Impacted Job Seekers When we talk about preparing justice-impacted job seekers for meaningful employment, the conversation often jumps to “hard skills” — those gained thr…
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