Earl Buford

The National Fund for Workforce Solutions invests in a network of over 30 communities across the United States, taking a demand-driven and evidence-based approach to workforce development. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization partners with local organizations to improve public policies and business practices that benefit workers and employers. The National Fund supports regional funding collaboratives throughout the country, which bring together diverse partners to address workforce challenges. The American company was founded in 2007. Amanda Cage has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Catalyst Connection provides strategic business development services. Its services include financial, market development, new product development, strategic planning, and web development and e-commerce consulting. The firm also offers information technology solutions, manufacturing programs, and systems registration processes to improve productivity of clients’ businesses. It serves small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in southwestern Pennsylvania. Catalyst Connection was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Council for Adult & Experiential Learning provides learning opportunities for adults. It works to remove policy and organizational barriers to learning opportunities, identifies and disseminates effective practices, and delivers value-added services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.