GitLab Foundation

How do you build a better life for yourself? How do you ensure your children can have a better life than you? It will require expanding opportunities, improving hiring efficiency, strengthening collective action — and more. The GitLab Foundation team is excited to attend the Human Potential Summit to explore innovative approaches to hiring and retention that drive both business success and individual growth. 💡 Join us to engage in workshops, interactive sessions, and the Idea Marketplace, where participants can engage with cutting-edge tools and strategies that are reshaping the future of work and education. Register at the link in the comments below. ⤵ #futureofwork #humanpotential #workforcedevelopment

📣 Congratulations to the Green Jobs for Economic Opportunity Fund grantees! After reviewing more than 115 impressive applications, nine pioneering teams were chosen to test and implement early-stage initiatives to enhance economic mobility and increase wages by boosting the green economy. 🌱 Across all projects, we predict that the Green Jobs for Economic Opportunity Fund will increase lifetime earnings by more than $470 million across 3,000+ people❗ Meet the grantees at the link in the comments below. ⤵ #greenjobs #greeneconomy #economicopportunity #philanthropy

📣 ICYMI: The GitLab Foundation joined forces with Cognizant, Kapor Center and Walmart to fund Work Shift's original reporting on AI’s multifaceted impact on economic opportunity and provide insights into a rapidly evolving landscape. Its expanded coverage includes a new podcast, called The Cusp, that explores how AI is transforming the ways we learn and work. Check out recent episodes at the link in the comments. ⤵ #artificialintelligence #ai #economicgrowth #journalism

We're thrilled to join Cognizant, Kapor Center and Walmart in supporting Work Shift's coverage of AI and economic opportunity. “Our support for Work Shift will help demystify a complex and rapidly unfolding landscape, empowering all of us to improve how these technologies increase economic opportunity," said Matt Zieger, Senior Program Officer. Read the full announcement on Work Shift's newly launched website and check out recent news. https://lnkd.in/d4NnwtsG #fundingannouncement #ai #economicopportunity

When Tech Impact learned there was a need for IT professionals to gain mid-level skills in order to advance in their careers, they recognized an opportunity to help. They introduced a new staggered pathway called ITWorks 2.0 and 3.0 — both extensions of their existing ITWorks program. Interest and enrollment in the program immediately exceeded their expectations. 📈 The organization set rigorous standards for success, including 100% participation in the national certification exams. Find out more about the program and how it works on our website. ⤵ #tech #cybersecurity #careerpathways

We're thrilled to join Cognizant, Kapor Center and Walmart in supporting Work Shift's coverage of AI and economic opportunity. “Our support for Work Shift will help demystify a complex and rapidly unfolding landscape, empowering all of us to improve how these technologies increase economic opportunity," said Matt Zieger, Senior Program Officer. Read the full announcement on Work Shift's newly launched website and check out recent news. https://lnkd.in/d4NnwtsG #fundingannouncement #ai #economicopportunity

🤝 “When funders work together, it unlocks a network of unique skills and expertise: we can leverage the specialized knowledge and capabilities that sit within each of our organizations to solve complex problems collectively,” writes CEO Ellie Bertani. Learn how the foundation approaches collaboration with other funders to drive greater impact and, ultimately, build a world where everyone thrives. Read Ellie's full article at the link in the comments and get in touch to learn more. ⤵ #innovation #collaboration #philanthropy #socialimpact

💥 ICYMI: The new Learning for Action Fund helps current GitLab Foundation grantees build capacity for impact measurement, learning, experimentation, and feedback activities. We believe that greater investment in evidence-building and feedback lead to more effective programs. Read more about the new fund. ⤵️ #socialimpact #impactmeasurement #philanthropy #economicopportunity

🌱 “Using innovation and creativity to introduce a broad spectrum of renewable and green opportunities and making sure they benefit local people — that's the right direction to be going.” Read how Coalfield Development Corporation uses green jobs to diversify the economy and revitalize historically underserved communities in southern West Virginia. Their programs, like paid on-the-job training and micro-credentialing in fields such as solar and geothermal energy, remove employment barriers and help people access resources and training for meaningful employment. Link in the comments below. ⤵ #greenjobs #economicopportunity #solar #socialimpact

📶 Global disparities in internet access present significant challenges to economic development. Some organizations, like Human-I-T, directly help individuals get connected through low-cost internet options, tech support and digital literacy. But improving economic mobility often requires working within imperfect systems. Learn how our grantees navigate broadband challenges at the link in the comments. ⤵ #broadbandaccess #digitalliteracy #SDGs #socialimpact