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Community & Government (202)

Public agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations.

American Job Centers (WIOA Core Programs)
Free job search assistance, skills assessments, and referrals to funded training for unemployed and underemployed workers, delivered locally under federal WIOA law.
Government Program
Apprenticeship.gov
Federal portal for finding registered apprenticeships that pay while you train.
Government Program
CareerOneStop American Job Center Finder
Enter a ZIP code or city and state to locate any of the ~2,300 American Job Centers nationwide, offering free career counseling, resume help, computer access, and referrals to funded job training.
Finder Tool
CareerOneStop Local Help Hub
One hub linking every location-based finder: workforce development boards, community colleges, unemployment benefits, apprenticeship offices, Job Corps centers, reentry programs, older worker programs, Native American programs, refugee assistance, farmworker jobs, and youth programs.
Finder Tool
CareerOneStop Local Job Centers
Find your nearest free, government-funded career center and training programs.
Government Program
Changing the Narrative: Resources
A resource library from a nonprofit working to end ageism, with guides, toolkits, and reframing language for older workers facing age bias in hiring.
Organization
Dress for Success Worldwide
Global nonprofit that has served over 1.5 million women with workplace attire, coaching, and a continuing network of support to advance economic mobility.
Website
Goodwill Career & Job Training Services
Free career centers and job training nationwide, serving people re-entering the workforce, youth, people with disabilities, and returning citizens at no cost to eligible participants.
Organization
Mentra
Neurodiversity employment network that matches autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic candidates with employers seeking neurodivergent talent in software, UX, and data roles.
Job Board
Unemployment Benefits Finder
Pick your state and get a direct link to its unemployment insurance filing system — the fastest route to a claim after a job loss.
Finder Tool
What's Next Gen X Woman — Event Calendar
Event series and community calendar for Gen X women navigating career reinvention.
Community
/dev/color
Nonprofit community advancing the careers of Black software engineers through peer accountability groups.
Organization
18C Partners
Entrepreneurship program and community supporting veteran-owned and military-connected small businesses.
Program
Advance CTE
The US association of state career and technical education leaders, publishing free research and policy guides on career pathways, apprenticeships and work-based learning.
Organization
AFT: Career and Technical Education resources
The American Federation of Teachers' hub for career and technical education, including program guidance, advocacy, and classroom resources for skilled-trade and technical pathways.
Website
Afterschool Pathfinder
A free search tool for finding afterschool, summer, and youth development programs, useful for parents job hunting who need childcare coverage and for anyone looking for youth-serving program work.
Finder Tool
AI Created This (Skool community)
Community focused on building and sharing AI-generated content and creator workflows.
Community
AI for Good Regional Youth Network
The UN ITU's AI for Good programme runs regional youth networks that connect students and early-career people building AI projects for social impact, with local chapters and events.
Community
AI4ALL
Nonprofit increasing diversity and inclusion in AI education, research, and development through programs for underrepresented high school and college students.
Organization
Airtable Form
A third-party Airtable form shared with the library.
Tool
America.gov — U.S. government services, answered by AI
Official U.S. government portal that uses AI to answer questions about government services using only official government sources. Covers topics like passports, Social Security, Medicare, veterans care, business registration and national parks. Free to use, with no ads.
Tool
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The largest national disability rights organization in the U.S., advocating for equal opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, and independent living.
Organization
Andrew Carnegie Foundation Grants Database
A free, searchable record of 7,777 grants awarded since 2004 by what was Carnegie Corporation of New York and is now the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Each record shows the grantee, the amount, the project description, the date awarded, the duration and the funding programme — National Democracy, National Education, International, Libraries, or Special Initiatives — with the geographic area served on newer entries. Filterable by year, programme and grantee, with every grant to one organisation viewable together.
Directory
Arnold Ventures Grantees
The philanthropy's list of grantees and its approach to funding evidence-based work in areas such as criminal justice, health, education and public finance.
Organization
Baddies in Tech
Baddies in Tech is a global community on a mission to advance the careers of black and brown women in tech through education and empowerment.
Organization
Black Association Executives (BAE)
A professional network for Black association and nonprofit executives, offering peer community, leadership development, and pathways into association management careers.
Organization
Black Girls Code
Teaches coding and tech skills to Black girls and young women.
Organization
Black Girls CODE
Nonprofit making STEM careers accessible to young women of color through coding workshops, camps, and hackathons.
Organization
Black Tech Pipeline
Newsletter of career opportunities, tech trends, and industry insight for current and aspiring Black technologists and entrepreneurs.
Community
Black Women in Data
Community and leadership development movement for senior-level Black women in data and data-adjacent fields.
Organization
Blackstone Career Pathways
A workforce development program from Blackstone that creates career pathways, internships, and training opportunities inside Blackstone portfolio companies, with an emphasis on inclusive hiring and mobility.
Program
BobaTalks
Free one-to-one mentorship for students with mentors from companies like Microsoft, Atlassian, Amazon and Riot, plus a Discord community. Over 13,000 students and 17,000+ sessions booked.
Community
Break Through Tech
Free programs for undergraduate students pursuing tech careers, with a current focus on AI, data science and machine learning pathways. Includes fellowships and work-based learning run with university and industry partners.
Program
Britebound Center at JFF — career navigation for young adults
Free career navigation resources from Jobs for the Future for young adults deciding what comes after high school: exploring paths, paying for them, and landing quality jobs.
Program
buildOn
Nonprofit pairing after-school service programs for U.S. students in under-resourced communities with school construction projects in countries including Haiti, Malawi, Nepal, and Senegal.
Organization
Burning Glass Institute
Labor market research institute studying degree requirements, skills-based hiring trends, and economic mobility using real job posting data.
Organization
c0de switch
A community and resource hub for people switching careers into tech, with a focus on underrepresented career-changers.
community
California Proposition 40 — Official Voter Guide
The California Secretary of State's official voter guide page for Proposition 40, with the legislative analyst's summary and arguments for and against.
government
Career Community WhatsApp Group (invite)
An open WhatsApp group invite shared with the library. The group's host and focus are not yet confirmed, so it is held for review.
Community
Career Development Needs a Voice in Public Policy
NCDA on how government relations connects frontline practitioner experience to policy on education, employment, and workforce access.
Article
Career Gear
Not-for-profit social enterprise empowering men of all ages and backgrounds to improve employment outcomes through image presentation and career support.
Website
Career Pathways Initiative
Bridges the gap in social capital for first-generation, low-income students, equipping them with the skills, networks, and confidence to succeed in the workforce.
Organization
CareerDFW
Nonprofit public charity for unemployed and under-employed people in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, offering free tools, job-search resources and community support.
Website
CareerOneStop — Find WIOA Training Programs
Search by ZIP code or field of interest to find federally approved WIOA training programs near you — often free or subsidized for eligible workers.
Finder Tool
CareerVillage
A free nonprofit platform where students and career changers ask career questions and get answers from volunteer professionals, plus AI-assisted coaching tools.
Community
CDFI Fund (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Federal fund that certifies and invests in Community Development Financial Institutions delivering affordable capital to underserved small businesses and communities nationwide.
Organization
Code & Coffee
A friendly, in-person developer community with chapters that host free casual meetups for people learning and working in tech.
Community
Collective Action in Tech
Archive and community documenting organizing efforts, walkouts, and worker advocacy inside the technology industry.
Community
ColorStack
A free member community for Black and Latinx computer science students: a Slack workspace for homework and career advice, monthly workshops and coaching, career fairs, and a resume pipeline to partner companies.
Community
CompTIA Community (CIN) Open Forums
Open discussion forums for IT pros and career changers inside CompTIA's community network.
Community
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The U.S. federal agency that protects consumers in financial markets. Its site offers complaint tools, consumer guides on credit, debt, mortgages and banking, and enforcement actions — including growing coverage of AI in financial services. The site blocks automated checks, but it is a free public government resource.
Organization
COOP Careers
Nonprofit that helps underemployed first-generation college graduates convert their degrees into careers through peer cohorts, digital skills training, and alumni networks.
Program
Coqual
Global nonprofit think tank (formerly the Center for Talent Innovation) producing research on diversity, equity, inclusion, and sponsorship in the workplace.
Organization
CUNY Beyond
A CUNY initiative that integrates career connections into every stage of an undergraduate's journey, aiming to help more students graduate into careers with competitive salaries.
Program
Debt Collective
Debtor union offering free tools, dispute templates, and organizing support for student and medical debt.
Organization
Decoded Futures NYC
NYC program connecting nonprofits and technologists around AI and civic technology.
Community
Disability:IN
Global nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion and publisher of the Disability Equality Index used by major employers to benchmark inclusion.
Organization
Disability:IN Learning & Development
Disability:IN's learning and development hub collects the organization's disability-inclusion programs in one place. It includes the NextGen Leaders Program, which connects emerging talent and veterans with disabilities to mentorship and career-connected development with partner companies; DOBE certification for disability-owned businesses; Veterans Initiatives for career development pathways; and digital learning modules on accessibility, neuroinclusion, and disability-inclusive AI. The page also links to free Microsoft courses on AI and accessibility. Membership and certification programs are aimed at companies; the learning modules and program pages are free to browse.
Organization
DiversityJobs
A job board connecting employers with candidates from underrepresented groups, including veterans, people with disabilities, and women.
Job Board
DOL Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
Career counseling, retraining, and employment support for veterans and service members.
Government Program
DoorDash to Pay $131.5 Million Over Withheld Delivery Worker Wages
New York City's worker and consumer protection agency found DoorDash unlawfully withheld pay from roughly 260,000 delivery workers between 2022 and 2026. The company agreed to a $131.5 million settlement announced 22 September 2026 — more than $115 million direct to workers, about $16 million in penalties — and admitted it did not comply with the city's pay rules. The deal also settles how on-call time between deliveries is calculated.
Article
Dress for Success — Save A Suit
A program that collects gently used professional clothing and gets it to job seekers who need interview-ready attire.
Program
DRG
Our work is powered by people. Established experience. Startup energy. DRG helps mission-driven organizations build and guide strong teams.
Organization
DSG Global - Nonprofit and Social Impact
Premier nonprofit executive search firm placing mission-driven leaders in social impact organizations, foundations, associations and advocacy groups nationwide.
Organization
EARN — Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion
Free federally funded resource helping employers of all sizes recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities and build inclusive workplace cultures.
Organization
Economic Hardship Reporting Project
A nonprofit that funds and publishes journalism about Americans experiencing economic hardship, often written by people living it, and supports independent reporters covering inequality.
Organization
EDA Economic Development Directory
Official federal directory for finding your state's Economic Development Districts and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs/EDCs) — pick a state and get the local contacts.
Finder Tool
Effective Altruism
The central free hub for effective altruism — essays, career guidance and research on how to do the most good with your time and money.
Website
Ekō
Global community campaigning to curb the power of large corporations, including technology companies, through petitions and actions.
Website
Emerge Career
Workforce development provider running all-in-one training programs — including CDL and trades pathways — with job placement support for people re-entering the workforce.
Training Program
Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers (NY)
New York State centers offering free business training, counseling, and technical help for new entrepreneurs.
Government Program
Ergo Impact
Philanthropic organization that finds, funds and scales people and solutions working on large global problems.
Website
Family Online Safety Institute Opportunities
Listing of remote roles and internships at the Family Online Safety Institute, a nonprofit working on digital safety, online wellbeing, and technology policy.
Job Posting
Fibe
Curated events and in-person experiences for tech professionals, founders, and investors.
Community
First Course NYC for Businesses
City-funded training and recruitment support program that helps NYC employers hire, train, and retain local talent for entry-level and middle-skill roles.
Government Program
Gallup-Lumina State of Higher Education 2026
A survey of more than 14,000 US adults on whether college is affordable and worth it. Only one in four adults without a degree think quality, affordable education is within reach.
Report
Give InKind
A free platform for organising practical support around illness, bereavement, new babies or job loss — meal schedules, care calendars, wishlists and updates in one shared page.
Platform Tool
Giving What We Can
Non-profit with free research on where donations do the most good, plus a public pledge community and evaluations of charities and causes.
Organization
Global Organizations Announce Five-Year Goal to Help More Than Three Billion People Use AI in Their Own Language and Voice
Gates Foundation press release announcing a five-year partnership of 60 signatories — frontier AI labs, researchers, companies, governments, community organizations, and philanthropic groups — to expand AI access across languages and voices.
Publication
Golden Tech Workforce & Education
A New York 501(c)(3) nonprofit running hands-on training for underserved adults in cybersecurity, AI, IT support, data analytics, digital literacy and financial empowerment. Programs lead to certifications and include job-placement help and internships, and the organization offers scholarships.
Directory
Good Jobs First
Watchdog database tracking corporate subsidies, violations, and job quality commitments by employer and location.
Organization
GoodCitizen
The go-to executive search firm for nonprofits and philanthropy. We help build and guide strong, diverse teams for mission-driven organizations.
Organization
Google Developer Community Discord
Official Discord server for the Google Developer Community, where developers connect, share knowledge, ask questions, and stay current on Google tools, APIs, and events.
Community
Google Developer Groups (GDG)
Find a Google Developer Group near you and join free community events, workshops, and meetups for developers and tech learners.
Community
Google for Nonprofits
No-cost and discounted Google products for eligible nonprofit organizations, including Google Workspace, Ad Grants for search advertising, YouTube nonprofit features, and Google Maps credits.
Program
Government & Community Small-Business Support (Founder's Directory)
The government and community pages of the Founder's Directory: SBA, local SBDCs, SCORE mentoring, MBDA business centers, Women's Business Centers, Grants.gov, SBIR/STTR R&D grants, plus Comcast RISE, Verizon Digital Ready, Hello Alice, IFundWomen, and LISC.
Document
Green Banner Gang
Free, supportive community for job seekers struggling in the current market, offering onboarding sessions, a dedicated Slack workspace, and peer support.
Community
Groundwork Collaborative
Economic policy organization researching corporate power, prices, and worker outcomes.
Organization
Hack the Hood
Oakland-based nonprofit that trains young people of color in web development, digital marketing, and tech career pathways through paid bootcamps and real client projects for local small businesses.
Organization
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
Career development, coaching, and a dedicated job board for Latino professionals, operating since 1982.
Organization
How to Use Tech to Engage Young People in Career Navigation
JFF and Britebound research on how youth reengagement centers use digital tools with opportunity youth — what works, what pushes young people away, and how to keep tech people-centered.
Document
HR Dive
Daily HR news and analysis publication covering talent acquisition, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, compensation, benefits, and onboarding.
Website
hue
Hue is the community-powered media company building a more connected future. Brands partner with us to sponsor events and content (podcast, email newsletters, digital mag, and social media) to build relationships with an engaged audience of leaders.
Organization
Humin (formerly Healthy Minds Innovations)
Nonprofit founded on Dr. Richard J. Davidson's wellbeing research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The free Healthy Minds Program app teaches awareness, connection, insight and purpose through short guided practices, alongside a free Emotional Style Quiz. The organisation also sells courses, workplace programs and paid research services, and takes donations.
Tool
Idealist
Job and internship board focused on nonprofits, international development, environmental advocacy, and public policy organizations.
Job Board
Independent Institute
A research institute publishing free books, articles and policy analysis on economics, technology and civil liberties from a market-liberal perspective.
Organization
InnovateUS — Free Courses for Public Servants
No-cost, self-paced and live courses, workshops and coaching on data, digital, AI and innovation skills for people working in government.
Course
International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
The largest membership organization for economic development professionals, connecting local and state EDCs with research, training, and best practices for community and small business growth.
Organization
Jane Street Programs and Events (North America)
Jane Street's listing of student programs and recruiting events in North America, including immersion and insight programs for first- and second-year undergraduates and workshops open to students exploring quant, trading, and software roles.
Program
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free expert guidance on workplace accommodations and ADA compliance, with searchable accommodation ideas by condition and job type.
Organization
Job Corps
Free residential and non-residential career training and education for people ages 16-24 from low-income backgrounds, including housing, meals, and a living allowance during training.
Government Program
JobForward
Workforce development, apprenticeship, and funding resources. Formed from the merger of the Institute for American Apprenticeships and Training Funding Partners.
Organization
Jobs for the Future (JFF)
National nonprofit driving research-backed transformation of workforce and education systems to expand economic advancement for underserved populations.
Organization
Kapor Center
Foundation working to close gaps of access, achievement, and opportunity for underrepresented communities in tech, funding equitable tech policy initiatives.
Organization
Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship (WordCamp US)
Scholarship covering travel, lodging, and a ticket to WordCamp US for a woman in the WordPress community who could not otherwise attend, created in memory of contributor Kim Parsell.
Scholarship Program
Latinas in Tech
Nonprofit connecting, supporting, and empowering Latina women in tech, with its own job board and annual summit.
Organization
LaunchCode
Nonprofit providing free tech training, apprenticeships, and job placement to bridge the gap between learning to code and employment.
Organization
Letter on Proposition 40 (Gabriel Zucman)
Economist Gabriel Zucman's letter setting out his case on California's Proposition 40.
document
LifeSci NYC Internship Program
Applications for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time jobs in New York City's life sciences sector are open year-round. Includes a career summit, interview prep, and placement support.
Program
LISEP True Rate of Unemployment
The Ludwig Institute's alternative unemployment measure that counts people who are jobless, underemployed, or earning below a living wage.
Website
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
One of the largest CDFIs in the country, providing affordable capital, grants, and technical assistance to small businesses and community organizations in under-resourced neighborhoods.
Organization
Lyft Jobs Access
Free or discounted rides to job interviews, training, and the first weeks of a new job, offered through Lyft partnerships with local nonprofits and workforce agencies.
Program
Management & Training Corporation (MTC)
A private operator of correctional facilities that also provides re-entry support, education, vocational training, and career services for individuals returning to the workforce.
Organization
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)
Career prep, coaching, and fellowships specifically for Black, Latino, and Native American professionals.
Organization
MelanInScience
Community empowering future biotech and life sciences leaders of color through events, industry connections, and career programming at the intersection of science and technology.
Organization
Mentor Me Collective
Nonprofit mentorship community that pairs people with volunteer mentors for career and life guidance, with a focus on first-generation and underrepresented professionals.
Organization
Microsoft Datacenter Academy
Microsoft's community skilling programme that partners with local community colleges and vocational schools to train people for entry-level datacenter and digital-infrastructure jobs. The five parts are aligned curriculum, a hands-on datacenter lab, mentoring from Microsoft datacenter staff, work experience at a Microsoft datacenter, and scholarships or financial grants. It runs in cohorts through named partner schools rather than as an online course you sign up for.
Training Program
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Federal agency dedicated exclusively to the growth of minority-owned businesses, funding a national network of Business Centers offering free counseling on capital, contracts, and markets.
Organization
My Networking Central
Searchable directory of networking groups, job search events, and facilitators by industry, date, and location.
Website
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Free, authoritative consensus reports and workshop proceedings on science, technology, health, education and the workforce — most titles readable online at no cost.
Website
National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)
Represents regional development organizations that administer federal and state economic development funding, including small business loan programs, at the local level.
Organization
National Council of Nonprofits
The largest network of nonprofits in the U.S., offering free tools and guides widely used by community-based organizations running small business and economic development programs.
Organization
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
Nonprofit promoting full workforce participation for people with disabilities; publishes the Disability Inclusion Blueprint tracking employer hiring and promotion outcomes.
Organization
National Skills Coalition
Nonpartisan coalition advocating for public policy that expands access to skills training and job quality for lower-income and underserved workers.
Organization
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
One of the largest student-governed organizations in the country, offering professional development and STEM career support.
Organization
National Urban League
The civil rights and economic empowerment organization behind a network of local affiliates that run free job training, financial coaching, small-business support and reentry employment programs in cities across the US. The national site is the way to find the affiliate nearest you and see what it currently offers.
Organization
National Urban League — Jobs & Workforce
Workforce programs addressing job displacement in low-income and Black communities, including reentry-focused employment partnerships delivered through local Urban League affiliates.
Organization
NAWDP Resources Hub
The resource hub of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals: toolkits, training opportunities, webinars and certification information for people who work in workforce development, employment services and career coaching.
Website
Never Search Alone — Job Search Council
Free peer job-search councils: small accountability groups that meet weekly to run a structured search.
Community
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
New Jersey grants, loans, and technical assistance for small businesses and startups.
Government Program
New Jersey Labor Market Information
Official NJ Department of Labor data hub: industry and occupational employment projections, wages, and county-level labor statistics.
Finder Tool
New Jersey Workforce Pell
New Jersey Department of Labor guide to Workforce Pell, a new federal program that extends Pell Grant money to short-term job training programs. Explains who qualifies (FAFSA, financial need, diploma or GED), approved programs, and FAQs.
Directory
Newark Youth Career Pathways (NYCP)
Citywide Newark initiative founded in 2019 that helps high school students prepare for postsecondary education, job training, and career paths paying a thriving wage, through career exploration, individual support, and professional development.
Organization
NJ Labor Market Publications & Reports
The state labor department's full library of free New Jersey labor market publications: economic outlooks, employment and industry reports, emerging occupations, business employment dynamics, and monthly labor market updates.
Website
NPower
Free technology training and job placement for young adults 18 to 26, plus veterans and military spouses.
Training Program
NRG Consulting Group
We build teams, so you can build movements. NRG connects top-flight candidates who do excellent work with organizations in need of exceptional talent, with a nationwide progressive talent network.
Organization
NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Network)
Membership organization supporting nonprofit staff in using technology strategically and equitably, publisher of the Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology.
Organization
NYC Kids RISE
A nonprofit organization working to expand economic opportunity and equity for all families in NYC through the Save for College Program.
Program
NYC Office of Talent and Workforce Development (YouTube)
Video channel from New York City's talent and workforce agency covering hiring events, training pathways, and city career programs.
Organization
NYC Racial Equity Plan 2026
New York City's citywide racial equity plan, laying out agency commitments, hiring and contracting goals, and measurable targets for closing economic and employment gaps.
Government Program
NYC Small Business Resource Network
Free one-on-one help for New York City small businesses from Small Business Support Specialists at the five borough chambers of commerce — grants and loans, digital marketing, getting online, lease negotiations and business planning.
Program
NYC Small Business Services
New York City's hub for free business courses, financing help, certification, and compliance support.
Government Program
On-Ramps
On-Ramps is a full-service executive search firm that exclusively serves the social sector, working with innovative, mission-driven organizations across diverse issue areas.
Organization
OpenWater Group
Membership community for experienced professionals, largely 50 and older, to share expertise, stay connected, and find new work and income opportunities.
Community
Operation Spark
A New Orleans-based coding school. The Prep course — three weeks of JavaScript basics, taught live online — is free and open to complete beginners, and is the entry point to everything else they run. The longer adult workforce programme and the High School to High Wage track follow on from it.
Training Program
Opportunity@Work
National nonprofit researching and advocating for skills-first hiring; created the STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) framework covering 70M+ U.S. workers without a bachelor's degree, and runs the 'Tear the Paper Ceiling' campaign.
Organization
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Philanthropy funding data and AI for social good, with grants, programs and public resources.
Website
Per Scholas
Free, tuition-free tech training with job placement support in cities across the U.S.
Organization
Per Scholas (YouTube)
Per Scholas' channel: graduate stories, employer partnerships, and walkthroughs of its no-cost tech training tracks in 20+ cities.
Organization
PowerToFly
A job platform and community focused on connecting women and underrepresented professionals with employers, plus free virtual events and hiring summits.
Job Board
Prepared Remarks: Sanders — Regulating AI Is as American as Apple Pie
Sen. Bernie Sanders's office publishes his prepared remarks arguing for federal regulation of artificial intelligence. A politician's own statement, not independent analysis.
Document
Progressive Policy Institute
Washington, D.C. think tank publishing free research and policy briefs on jobs, apprenticeships, career pathways for non-college workers, trade, AI and the economy — all readable without a subscription.
Organization
Project Basta
Career community that helps first-generation and low-income college graduates land quality first jobs through coaching, employer partnerships, and an alumni network.
Program
Refery
High-trust talent referrals from top founders, operators, and VCs. Built for fast-growing startups.
Newsletter
Rewriting the Code
A free community of 50,000+ women from university through early career in tech. Membership gives you a peer network, mentorship, events, and access to partner companies that recruit from the community. Open to everyone, centered on women in tech.
Community
Roosevelt Institute
Think tank publishing research on economic policy, labor markets, and corporate power.
Organization
Roosevelt Institute — Worker Power and Economic Security
Research and policy papers from the Roosevelt Institute on labour, pay and social policy, aimed at making the economy fairer for workers.
Report
SkillUp Coalition
Coalition connecting workers without four-year degrees to free training, coaching, and job opportunities in higher-wage careers.
Organization
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Free one-on-one business advising and low-cost training through a nationwide network hosted at universities and colleges.
Organization
Small Business Majority
National nonprofit conducting research and providing free guides on small business policy, access to capital, and entrepreneurship support for underserved owners.
Organization
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Professional development and STEM career support for Hispanic engineers, with a large annual national convention.
Organization
Stanford UPSTREAM Research Center: Pilot Grants
Funding page for Stanford Medicine's Upstream Research Center pilot grants, which back early-stage research on upstream causes of health such as work, income and community conditions.
Opportunity
State Capacity Ecosystem
A team writing about improving how government operates, with an open hub for people who want to work on public-sector capacity.
Organization
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Directory
Directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies offering free training and job support for people with disabilities.
Government Program
Summer Search — Apply
Application page for Summer Search, a nonprofit that pairs students from low-income backgrounds with a professional mentor and paid-for summer experiences through college. Students apply as high school sophomores at partner schools in the SF Bay Area, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Seattle; the program is free.
Website
Tech Exchange (Digital Equity)
Bay Area nonprofit providing refurbished computers, digital skills training, broadband access, and tech support to under-connected families, operating since 1995 with an eco-friendly refurbishment model.
Organization
Tech Social NYC
NYC-based tech social events and meetups for engineers, designers, and career switchers.
Community
Tech:NYC
Network of New York tech companies with jobs, policy work, and local events.
Organization
Techqueria
The largest community of Latinx+ people in tech, with local chapters and an annual summit.
Organization
TechSoup
Nonprofit intermediary connecting nonprofits and NGOs worldwide with donated and discounted technology, training, and resources.
Organization
The AI Agency (Skool community)
Community for people building AI-services businesses and agencies, with shared playbooks and peer feedback.
Community
The Hidden Genius Project
Trains Black male youth in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership through intensive mentorship.
Organization
The Knowledge House
A Bronx-based nonprofit offering free tech training and career support in web development, data, design, and cybersecurity for underestimated talent in New York, Newark, and Atlanta.
Training Program
The LGBTQ Archive
A free digital archive preserving LGBTQ history — photographs, documents, oral histories and exhibits — open to researchers, educators and the public.
Guide
The State of the Black Labor Market
A free Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies brief (September 2026) on Black employment, wages, unemployment and the sectors driving the gaps.
Report
The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Donor Data Management
Free ebook on building, maintaining, and leveraging a nonprofit donor database, covering needs assessment, cloud versus installed software, switching systems, and running a good vendor demo.
Document
The Workers Lab
Nonprofit innovation lab that funds and tests worker-driven ideas to build power and improve job quality for working people.
Organization
Ticket to Work
Free employment support, training, and job placement services for adults receiving Social Security disability benefits.
Government Program
Trump Moves to Cut Off Student Loans for Tons of Degrees (The New Republic)
A New Republic post on a federal rule tying student-loan eligibility to the earnings of graduates from a degree program.
Article
U.S. Department of Labor AI Skills in Registered Apprenticeships Initiative
An April 2026 U.S. Department of Labor announcement of a national contracting opportunity to integrate artificial intelligence skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs. The Employment and Training Administration initiative seeks to expand AI-related training, modernize apprenticeship programs, and build AI literacy and technical skills across industries, aligning with the department's AI Literacy Framework and the Make America AI-Ready initiative.
Government Program
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The primary federal agency supporting small businesses through counseling, training, capital access, and government contracting assistance.
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UnidosUS — Workforce Development
The workforce and skills-training program area of the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S.
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Upwardly Global
Free job search coaching, credential guidance, and employer connections for immigrants, refugees, and asylees rebuilding professional careers in the US.
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USAJOBS — Pathways Programs for Students & Recent Graduates
Official federal hiring program offering paid internships and entry-level pipelines into federal agencies for current students and recent graduates.
Government Program
VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
VA program providing training, education, and employment support for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Government Program
Vanderbilt Frist Center for Autism and Innovation: Neurodiversity at Work Resources
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University maintains this resource hub for employers and job seekers interested in neuroinclusive workplaces. It gathers tip sheets on managing autistic employees, the Neurodiversity @ Work and Autism @ Work playbooks developed with Disability:IN and University of Washington researchers, a six-module self-paced neurodiversity curriculum, profiles of companies with neurodiversity hiring programs such as Microsoft, SAP, EY, and JPMorgan Chase, and a section of resources for job seekers on preparing for employment. All materials are free to access.
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Vetano
A career and networking platform focused on supporting veterans and military spouses through transitions, mentorship, and job-matching resources.
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Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Free business training, counseling, and mentoring for veterans, service-disabled veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
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Volunteer with Mouse — Tech Mentoring & Career Coaching
Mouse is a nonprofit that brings computer science and creative technology learning to students, and this is its open volunteer intake form. You pick your areas of expertise — software engineering, design/UX, data and AI, product management, hardware, cybersecurity, career coaching or entrepreneurship — plus your availability; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, followed by a background check and orientation.
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Wanderlust Foundation for Workforce Development
We partner with nonprofits to strengthen their workforce development programs through evidence-based leadership coaching, career assessment, and research.
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WeAre (Tech & Sustainability Network)
Professional networking group and forum connecting technology and sustainability professionals from African diaspora, African, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, and South Asian backgrounds.
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WIOA Training Grants (U.S. Department of Labor)
Federal workforce program that can cover the full cost of approved job-related training.
Government Program
Women's Business Centers (WBC)
SBA-funded centers providing training and counseling to women entrepreneurs, with special focus on those who are socially or economically disadvantaged.
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WomenTech Network Professional Profile
Create a professional profile with the WomenTech Network to be matched with roles, mentorship, and speaking opportunities. Some tiers are paid, so check what the free profile includes.
Program
Work for America — CivicMatch for Job Seekers
A free platform matching job seekers with public-interest and government roles: create a profile once and get matched with state and local government employers hiring.
Job Board
Workforce Professionals Training Institute
A New York nonprofit that trains the staff of workforce development organizations, with programs, research and practice resources on serving job seekers well.
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World Economic Forum
Free global research on jobs, skills and technology — including the Future of Jobs reports that most workforce coverage is based on.
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Year Up
One-year free training and internship program for young adults ages 18-26 from underserved communities, connecting them to careers at major employers.
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Young AI Leaders Community
A global community run by AI for Good for young people who want to lead ethical AI work, with chapters, mentoring and calls for participation in ITU events.
Community
Young Futures
Nonprofit working on the wellbeing of young people growing up in a digital and AI-saturated world, with research and funded initiatives.
Organization
YouthBuild
Pre-apprenticeship program for young adults 16-24 who left school without a diploma, combining paid construction and trade training with GED completion through local community organizations.
Apprenticeship
Zoom Cares Expands AI for Good Initiative With $2.75M in New Grants
Zoom announces $2.75M in grants supporting education, workforce development and nonprofit AI readiness.
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