We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new online community for caregivers looking to return to work! On May 15, we’re opening the doors to the Path Forward Community on Mighty Networks, and we invite you to join us. We know how important it is for returners to connect with others who are going through similar experiences. That’s why we’ve created a space for caregivers at every stage of…
Tired of having to search through multiple company sites or random lists to find a returnship that’s current and relevant? We’ve got you! Introducing Path Forward’s new Returnship Matcher! This eagerly anticipated directory is the one-and-only source for EVERY returnship program in the US. You can use this free one-stop tool to find paid return-to-work opportunities that meet your criteria at companies nationwide. What does it include? We’ve aggregated information…
Photo Caption: A Career Restart Seminar at Zynga in San Francisco in 2018. In the olden days we used to do employer events in person! On the plus side, our virtual events reach many more caregivers, in many more places, than we could ever reach in person. Seven years ago when I left my corporate communications career to launch Path Forward, I never could have imagined what it would…
The Ongoing Caregiving Crisis in the US Fuels the Nonprofit’s Actions to Expand Reach (New York City: Nov. 29, 2021) — The national nonprofit Path Forward, which helps moms and other caregivers return to the paid workforce, today announced the appointment of three new board members — Jayne Jamison, Neema Bollampally, and Sheena White. The appointments are a first step toward increasing the organization’s reach and impact in response to…
Yesterday, Amazon announced a commitment to hiring 1,000 returners through their returnship program. This is by far the biggest goal that a company has set for a returnship program. We’ve proudly worked with Amazon on their returnship program since 2019, and we’re thrilled to be a part of this major expansion. We know returnships help everyone – not just professionals eager to return to their careers and show off their…
I’m thrilled to announce the appointment of Cindy Guerra Robbins to the Board of Path Forward! Cindy comes to us with an impressive resume and an even-more impressive history of championing the cause of gender equity in the workforce, most notably at Salesforce where she led a study that motivated CEO Marc Benioff to rebalance gender pay across the company—generating acclaim for Salesforce and positioning the company as a role…
Path Forward and Twilio are excited to announce a new returnship program aimed at helping finance and accounting professionals restart their careers after time away for caregiving. Twilio is looking for Accountants and Payroll Analysts to participate in 16-week returnships that will start in April. These roles are open to professionals with five or more years of experience, who have taken two or more years off from their careers for…
