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Programs, Events & Academy

Every program. Every event. One place.

A complete view of what NWLB offers — from free career training and networking events to the Work Congress think tank and the Skills Clinic Academy.

Our Three Pillars

Where would you like to start?

Every program lives inside one of our three pillars. Pick the direction that fits where you are.

Pillar 01 Community Support

Community Support

Networking, job fairs, mentorship, AI career coach — the people side of career growth.

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Pillar 02 Knowledge Hub

Knowledge Hub

The Academy, certifications, and partner training — built for the AI economy.

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Pillar 03 Think Tank

Think Tank

Research, policy, and Work Congress — shaping the future of work for everyone.

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Pillar 01 · Community Support

Show up. Connect. Grow.

Events, mentoring, networking, and a curated job board — all powered by our community at work2.org/club. Everything is free unless noted.

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Work Congress

Our flagship annual think-tank summit. Policymakers, researchers, employers, and workers building the blueprint for an inclusive AI economy.

Annual · May 1 · Free
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Third Thursday Networking

Monthly virtual networking for working professionals — meet mentors, peers, and hiring managers.

Monthly · Free
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Job Fairs

Quarterly virtual and in-person job fairs with employer partners actively hiring.

Quarterly · Free
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Veterans Connect

Dedicated career events for veterans translating military experience into civilian opportunity.

Recurring · Free
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Job Board

Curated openings from our employer partners — updated regularly at work2.org/club/jobs.

Updated weekly · Free
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Mentorship Network

One-on-one mentoring connections with experienced professionals across industries — for any career stage.

Ongoing · Free
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Networking Sessions

Themed live sessions to meet peers, recruiters, and industry experts in a small-group format.

Weekly · Free
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Youth Career Community

Programming and events for young people entering the workforce — at youths.club.

Ongoing · Ages 16–24
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AI Career Coach

24/7 personalized career guidance — resume reviews, interview prep, and goal-setting powered by AI.

Always on · Free
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Skills Clinic Academy
The Academy

Skills Clinic: free, expert-led training.

Our Skills Clinic delivers focused training on the skills the AI economy actually rewards. 47+ free courses from IBM SkillsBuild and other partners.

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    AI for ProfessionalsApply generative AI to your daily work.
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    Data, Cybersecurity & CloudHigh-demand technical pathways.
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    Job ReadinessResume, interviewing, and digital brand.
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    Professional SkillsLeadership, communication, resilience.
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Research · HAPI

Evidence-based work for an evidence-based future.

Our HAPI research program produces original studies, policy briefs, and the annual State of the Worker survey — the evidence base behind our advocacy and programs.

Download HAPI Whitepaper → Visit the Think Tank
Research and policy
By audience

Find your path quickly.

Whichever role you're in — there's a way to start with NWLB today.

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I'm a worker looking for support

Join the Career Club, attend events, and explore the Academy.

Start here →
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I'm a veteran

Veterans Connect provides career events and resources for service members.

Veterans Connect →
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I'm a young person starting out

The Youth Career Community is your launchpad.

Join the youth club →
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I'm an employer hiring talent

Post jobs, sponsor a job fair, or partner on an AI-readiness program.

Hire with us →
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I'm a partner or funder

Co-create programs and amplify your workforce impact at scale.

Become a partner →
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I'm a policymaker

Engage with our research, attend Work Congress, and shape the agenda.

Engage the Think Tank →

One worker. One step. The future starts here.

Whether you're starting out or scaling up — join the movement to build an inclusive AI economy.

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