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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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