No. Path Forward is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people to restart their careers after time spent focused on caregiving. Today we fulfill this mission by providing free resources to people who are seeking to re-engage in the paid workforce and by helping spread the word about returnship opportunities that give professionals a jump start back to paid work.
No. Our resources are available to returners at no cost.
Great! We’re excited to have you on board. After you sign up, you’ll start receiving our monthly newsletter with a list of the newest returnship opportunities each month plus access to upcoming events, helpful career advice, and more. For details on how to apply for returnships, see “How do I apply for a returnship?” below.
Path Forward focuses on caregiving because it is the #1 reason why prime working age people aren’t active in the workforce – and they’re mainly women, by a 12:1 ratio. In addition, studies have shown there is significant bias in the hiring process against people who take career breaks specifically for the purpose of caregiving.
We are committed to overcoming the hiring stigma that makes returning to work a tough road for parents and other caregivers. Returnships bridge the gap between employers and highly qualified returners, particularly women.