Name
Funding the Workforce of the Future
Date & Time
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Jennifer Mnookin , Columbia University 
Claire Chamberlain , The BlackRock Foundation
Lydia Logan , IBM
Hana Haile-Mariam , Robin Hood
Claire Chamberlain , The BlackRock Foundation
Lydia Logan , IBM
Hana Haile-Mariam , Robin Hood
Description
As jobs and skill needs change, corporate philanthropy is playing an increasingly important role in preparing the workforce of the future — whether or not those workers will ever appear on a company’s own payroll. This conversation will explore how leading companies are using their resources, influence and partnerships to strengthen the broader talent ecosystem, expand access to opportunity and help ensure workers and communities can adapt to a changing economy.