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Employee Ownership Ideas Forum 2026

The 2026 Employee Ownership Ideas Forum will bring together leading policymakers, practitioners, experts, and the media for a robust discussion on how we can grow employee ownership for the shared benefit of American workers and businesses. 

Jun 2 – 3, 2026, 9:00am – 5:00pm EDT
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Building Nonprofit Advocacy Capacity

A free, part-time, virtual course supporting nonprofits in developing a policy advocacy strategy.

Dec 8 – 12, 2025, 9:00am – 11:00am PST

Backsliding on Child Protections: The Return of Child Labor in the US

November 19

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST

How to Tell Governments What You Think

Learn how to tell government actors what you think about their ideas in this 1-hour webinar.

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 9:00am – 10:00am PST

Future of Sports Policy

The U.S sports system sits on the precipice of a massive transition, from the grassroots to the treetops. Traditional structures that have guided the development of youth, school, college, global and professional sports are being pressure-tested and in some cases ripped up by the forces of NIL, legal rulings, technology, private equity, and White House executive orders.

In moments like these, policy matters. But sports policy has never been a strength of our government. How did we get here and what needs to happen to ensure the Golden Decade ahead unfolds in a manner that is underpinned by a coherent, mutually beneficial sport system?

Tue Oct 21, 2025, 12:00pm EDT

Environmental Policy Accelerator Informational Webinar

Join to learn more information about the program and to ask any questions about the application process.

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 9:00am – 10:00am PDT

Big Impact, Big Challenges: Lessons from Collaborating with Large Businesses to Improve Job Quality

Join experts from Worklife Partnership, WORC, and others as we examine the challenges and strategies for engaging and supporting large businesses in actively influencing positive economic outcomes for their low- and moderate income employees. 

Thu Oct 9, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:15pm EDT

Banking on Skills: Cara Collective and BMO Bank Partner for Change

Hear the story of BMO Bank’s partnership with Cara Collective, and learn practical tips for removing barriers to opportunity for workers.

Fri Sep 26, 2025, 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT

2026 Teen Socrates Seminar – Virtual

This four-day virtual seminar is dedicated to enhancing leadership, problem solving, and critical thinking skills for high school students in a setting conducive to thought and fellowship.

May 11 – 14, 2026, 4:00pm – 6:00pm MDT