Shaping The Future of Work—Together

At IEJI, we design and test bowl inclusive solutions to today's workforce challenges through our Workforce innovation and Policy Lab who generate actionable insights and pilot scalable models that strengthen talent pipelines and expand economic opportunity. Ready to collaborate? Let's build what's next.

Who We Partner With

We're seeking strategic partners who share our commitment to equity, innovation, and economic opportunity, including:

  • Nonprofits advancing justice reform, reentry support, or economic empowerment.
  • Workforce development agencies, trainings providers, and employer coalitions. 
  • Government agencies seeking to strengthen policies or expand programmatic reach.
  • Research institutions and think tanks focused on evidence-based solutions. 
  • Philanthropic foundations and impact investors committed to social and economic justice.

Why Partner With Us

We believe that durable change requires collaboration across sectors perspectives and lived experiences our partners benefit from:

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Systems-Level Impact:

Opportunities to co-create initiatives that influence policy, practice, and long-term reform efforts.

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Collaborative Learning:

Joint evaluation strategic insights and shared learning to strengthen programs and outcomes.

Deep Expertise:

Access to multidisciplinary knowledge in workforce development, justice reform, community engagement, and program design.

Cross-Sector Reach:

Engagement with diverse stakeholders, including community organizations, employers, policymakers, and justice-impacted leaders.

Partnership Models

We offer multiple forms of collaboration to meet the unique needs of cross-sector partnerships.

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Programmatic Partnerships

Co-develop or co-deliver initiatives that support justice impacted individuals in assessing training employment and long-term economic mobility.

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Policy & Advocacy

Work together to advance legislative and administrative reforms that promote fairness opportunity and community well-being.

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Research & Evaluation Collaboration

Partner on studies, pilot programs, or data driven evaluations that inform systems change.

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Philanthropic & Funding Partnerships

Co-invest in innovative initiatives designed to create scalable and measurable community impact.

Note** We also collaborate with employers and industry partners who are committed to inclusive hiring, talent development, and long-term economic opportunity. Click the button below to learn more about our employer partnerships.

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How Partnership Works

Our partnership process is collaborative, transparent, and grounded and shared goals.

1. Submit an inquiry

Through the form below.

2. Exploratory Meeting

To discuss alignment, needs, and opportunities.

3. Joint Strategy Development

 To establish objectives scope and roles.

4. Implementation & Support

 Using coordinated resources and continuous communication.

5. Learning & Evaluation

 To assess progress and inform future systems level work.

uniting Strengths, Transforming Futures.

Become a Strategic Partner

We're seeking visionary partners to join us in shaping the future of reentry workforce development. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and creating meaningful impact, let's explore how our strengths can align. Together, we can unlock new opportunities and drive growth. Interested in partnering? Reach out—we’d love to connect.

Partnership Inquiry Form