Meeting the moment

Good jobs should empower workers with access to greater opportunities, higher wages, lifelong learning, and the ability to build a more secure life for their families.

The Powering Economic Opportunity Fund will propel low-wage workers into high-growth careers in renewable energy, infrastructure modernization, and related advanced manufacturing sectors across the United States.

Building on the success of GitLab Foundation’s Green Jobs for Economic Opportunity Fund, and Families and Workers Fund’s (FWF) Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge, this $16 million partnership will award flexible grants and invest in innovative, results-driven projects. It aims to drive at least $1 billion in increased lifetime earnings.

Renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, engineering, and sustainability are just a few sectors that offer new opportunities for workers. This fund will invest in training providers, workforce organizations, and local partnerships ready to scale equitable employment pathways.