On May 20, WPTI celebrated its 20th anniversary as a leading intermediary in the field of workforce development. Over the past two decades we have supported thousands of organizations, agencies, and professionals dedicated to placing people in good jobs and careers—the kind that transform lives.

Now, as we embark on the next phase of our journey, we plan to do even more. Our 2025 goal is to support 10,000 workforce development professionals who will guide one million workers along the path to job stability, economic mobility, and personal security. In a rapidly changing environment, this will take focus, determination, and a lot of cross-sector collaboration.

Workforce practitioners, professionals, and leaders are at the heart of economic mobility. Investing in them is essential to building a more equitable, sustainable future. Yet, in a sector grappling with burnout, systemic inequities, and rapid technological change, how do we equip workforce professionals to lead the future of work?

AI is reshaping industries, and workforce professionals must be prepared. Strategic, ethical, and equitable AI adoption is critical to ensuring economic mobility in the age of automation.

At WPTI, we are helping workforce providers integrate AI into job training and career coaching.

New York, NY (January 16, 2025) – Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI) is proud to announce that it has received a $1.5 million, three-year grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to support a groundbreaking initiative connecting young adults with experience in foster care and justice systems to career success and economic security.

A recent report, The Rising Storm by Lightcast, outlines tectonic shifts in the workforce. Its insights are a wake-up call: We are not ready. The way we approach education, employment, and workforce preparation must evolve—quickly.