Engage With Us

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Engage With Us

Big Ideas for Jobs | Workforce Innovation & Policy Research

Partner on research, pilots, and policy that unlocks better jobs and equitable growth.

Why Work With Big Ideas for Jobs

We connect rigorous evidence with real-world implementation. Our team collaborates with governments, nonprofits, and employers to test new models, evaluate results, and scale what works—especially for workers historically excluded from quality jobs.

What We Offer

  • Applied research & evaluation
  • Program & policy design support
  • Data dashboards & labor-market insights
  • Learning communities & technical assistance

Ways to Engage

Policy Labs & Pilots

Co-design pilots (e.g., inclusive apprenticeships, skills-based hiring) with embedded evaluation and cost–benefit analysis.

Employer Partnerships

Test frontline upskilling, career pathways, and job-quality improvements tied to retention and productivity outcomes.

Data & Insights

Access local labor-market scans, program benchmarks, and equity metrics to inform funding and strategy.

Current Priorities

  • Scaling apprenticeships in healthcare, clean energy, and tech support roles.
  • Skills-based hiring & portable credentials for small and mid-size employers.
  • Job-quality standards: scheduling, pay progression, and supervisor training.
  • Rural & small-city strategies for inclusive growth.
Community briefing with presentation slides showing job metrics and charts

Briefings & Workshops

Invite us to facilitate strategy sessions with stakeholders across workforce, economic development, and industry.

Program Support & Collaboration

Technical Assistance

Hands-on help with program design, implementation playbooks, and measurement plans aligned to funder requirements.

Grant & RFP Partnerships

Team up on proposals; we contribute evidence, logic models, and evaluation design to strengthen competitiveness.

Learning Networks

Peer cohorts that share templates, compare results, and accelerate adoption of proven practices.

Speaking & Briefings

Invite our researchers to keynote or brief your board, council, or coalition on job-quality, sector strategies, and evidence-based policy.




Data & Pilot Inquiries

Ask about datasets, dashboards, and partnering on a local pilot. We prioritize equity, measurable impact, and scalability.




Events & Updates

Quarterly Research Brief

New findings on job-quality indicators and promising state policies.

Community of Practice

Monthly sessions for practitioners to share templates and lessons.

Grant Opportunities

Periodic RFPs for pilot sites and evaluation partners.

FAQ

Who do you partner with?
City/state agencies, workforce boards, community colleges, CBOs, and employers committed to equitable outcomes.

How are projects selected?
Impact potential, feasibility, data access, and opportunities to learn and scale.

Do you share tools?
Yes—playbooks, templates, and open summaries are shared with partners and the field.

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