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Midwest Urban Strategies

Empowering Workforce Development Partners with Best Practices, Resources, and Knowledge

Midwest Urban Strategies collaborates with workforce development boards and their key partners to enhance workforce systems in urban areas across the Midwest. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, we strive to address the unique challenges faced by urban communities. Some of these challenges include unemployment, underemployment, and economic disparities.

Our work focuses on creating sustainable solutions that lead to increased job opportunities, improved economic mobility, high quality early childhood education, and a more skilled and inclusive workforce. By leveraging their collective expertise and resources, Midwest Urban Strategies aims to drive positive change and foster thriving urban economies.

3,511
People Served
450
Professional Development Hours
$31M
Grant Dollars Deployed
$26.53
Average Placement Wage

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Midwest Urban Strategies prioritizes justice, equity, and diversity through its initiatives, recognizing their pivotal role in fostering inclusive economic growth. By collaborating with regional partners across the Midwest, the organization spearheads efforts to ensure that workforce development programs and economic opportunities are accessible to all communities. Through tailored strategies and support, Midwest Urban Strategies helps its partners promote diversity and equity, creating more inclusive and thriving urban environments.

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Learning Labs and Events

Midwest Urban Strategies is a leading educational platform for economic and workforce development professionals, offering dynamic learning opportunities. Our annual convenings bring together experts and practitioners to exchange ideas and best practices. Additionally, our ongoing webinar series, Learning Labs, provides accessible and actionable insights to support professionals in driving impactful change in their communities.

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Partners

Midwest Urban Strategies partners have collectively impacted over 500,000 individuals through job training and employment programs, contributing to a significant reduction in unemployment rates across the region. Our collaborative network has leveraged over $150 million in funding to support workforce development initiatives, resulting in the creation of thousands of new jobs and the enhancement of local economies. With a focus on innovation and inclusivity, our partners have successfully connected diverse populations to meaningful career opportunities, driving economic growth and prosperity in the Midwest.

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Membership

Midwest Urban Strategies offers a unique collaborative network that connects urban workforce development organizations across the Midwest, fostering innovative solutions and sharing best practices to enhance regional economic growth.

Our organization, members gain access to a wealth of resources, including expert insights, funding opportunities, and powerful partnerships, all aimed at driving meaningful change in their communities.