A New Fellowship to Foster Journalism Around Education, Economic Development, and the Future of Work

Billions of dollars are flowing into communities across America—federal and private investments in emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing, and innovation hubs that promise to transform regional economies and create new pathways to good jobs. But will these investments actually deliver economic mobility for working families? Who gets left behind, and who benefits?

These are the stories that matter most right now, yet they’re going undertold. As school systems forge new partnerships with tech companies, as community colleges retool programs for a changing labor market, as entire regions bet their futures on becoming the next tech hub—local communities need journalism that connects the dots and holds institutions accountable.

There is a need to build the capacity of journalists, reporters, and storytellers around the intersection of workforce education, science and industrial policy, emerging technologies, and regional economic development.

To meet that need, New America’s Future of Work & Innovation Economy initiative and Work Shift will be launching a Future of Work Reporting Fellowship to support journalists telling these essential stories: how education, workforce development, and the innovation economy intersect in real communities, and what it means for people’s lives and livelihoods.

Join this launch webinar to learn more about how to apply for the opportunity and support the fellowship.