This week’s guest on the Heldrich Center’s Work Trends RU podcast 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 to the interview with Rachel Korberg on our podcast page or on our YouTube channel.
“Work Trends RU,” explores the changing worlds of work, education, social policy, and financial security. The series covers a variety of issues, including the contemporary workforce, economic challenges, artificial intelligence and the future of work, and how public policies and private initiatives are responding to the needs of job seekers, workers, and employers.