JobForward in Action

JobForward’s impact comes from extensive field work across communities, programs, and systems, working directly with the people and organizations advancing opportunity. Our field engagement, through interviews, industry conference representation, panel discussions, podcasts, articles, and other knowledge‑building activities helps connect on‑the‑ground experience to broader insights and results.

Apprenticeships for America Summit – May 2026

JobForward’s Matthew McKenney moderated a panel on The Future of State Apprenticeship Agencies. The discussion highlighted how the expansion of State Apprenticeship Agencies is shaping adoption nationwide, and what it will take to align and scale these systems effectively.

National Apprenticeship Week Standards Signing Ceremony and Fireside Chat with US DOL, JobForward, IBM and M&T Bank – April 2026

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JobForward’s Matt McKenney and Julianna Kirby interviewed for the SHRM.org Workplace News & Trends – Talent Acquisition series – April 2026

Job Rotation Programs Drive Internal Mobility and Skills Growth

JobForward’s Julianna Kirby participated in a panel discussion at Arkansas Office of Skills Development Apprenticeship Summit – March 2026

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Podcast – One-to-One: Achieving Apprenticeship Success Through Thoughtful Development – February 2026

Apprenticeship Thoughtful Development Podcast

Listen to the Apprentice 2.0 podcast

JobForward Presentations – Early Childhood Conference (Speaker Ratings) – May 2025

LinkedIn Live Event – JobForward – South Bay WIB – AICPA & CIMA – National Apprenticeship Day – Future Ready Live – April 2025

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Podcast Episode – JobForward (Institute for American Apprenticeships): A National Resource and Mentor for ECE Apprenticeships – October 2024

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