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Workbay: Future Finder Challenge Prize Winner

Empowering Adult Learners with Innovative Career Navigation Tools

Workbay has been recognized as a runner-up in the U.S. Department of Education's Future Finder Challenge, a $1 million initiative to revolutionize career navigation for adult learners. The challenge invited innovators to create digital tools that help adult learners better understand, choose, and prepare for career opportunities. Workbay’s platform connects job seekers to local resources, skill-building programs, job postings, and learning content, with a particular focus on supporting adults currently and formerly incarcerated.

Workbay team from left, Jay Christensen (Correctional Engagement Advisor), Stephanie Taylor-Thompson (Director: Reentry Transformation), Mary Hayes (CEO & Co-Founder), Alice Hayes (President & Co-Founder))

The platform’s success in the challenge underscores Workbay’s commitment to expanding access to career opportunities and resources for underserved adult learners.

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