Work & Prosperity
Work & Prosperity
Preparing workers to thrive in the era of automation
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The opportunity for the future of work
The opportunity for the future of work
Learners and workers are increasingly expected to possess in-demand skills and experience to meet the talent needs of employers while securing stable, rewarding careers. Our Work & Prosperity portfolio of early-stage startups, nonprofits, accelerators, and funds is building a skilled and resilient workforce that meets the changing needs of the construction and manufacturing industries in the era of automation. Our Theory of Change illustrates how our investments generate measurable outcomes for a more inclusive future for all.
Investment focus
We invest in opportunities where Autodesk’s construction and manufacturing expertise can accelerate growth. Our impact investments help workers thrive while delivering more value to their employers.
Foresight & mindset
Forecast workforce challenges posed by automation and help workers foster a growth mindset.
Skills & learning
Ensure that skills of the future are attainable, stackable, accredited, and transferable.
Quality & dignity
Encourage worker-centric cultures that normalize benefits and economic advancement.
Access & inclusion
Support inclusive access to learning and career pathways.
Our portfolio
Our portfolio
Our Work & Prosperity portfolio focuses primarily on organizations in the United States with an eye toward expansion in key overseas markets. We invest in organizations that upskill and reskill learners, support career advancement, and improve employer policies and practices. Beyond capital, our portfolio has access to Autodesk resources through in-kind support, including technology, training, pro bono consulting, storytelling, and networks.
Portfolio impact
Through our impact measurement and management practice, we evaluate the impact of our Work & Prosperity portfolio based on outcomes related to skills acquisition and inclusive access to quality jobs.
From 2019 to 2024, the Work & Prosperity portfolio achieved the following:*
210,000+
individuals obtained new or improved jobs
98,000+
individuals trained
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* Based on data that was self-reported by portfolio organizations. Impact metrics in this section rely on data aggregated and sourced from financial reports, annual reports, organizational key performance indicators, and self-reported data from the Autodesk Foundation portfolio since 2019.
Read the Autodesk Foundation 10 Year Anniversary Report for more details.
Impact in action
The Families & Workers Fund
Families, workers, and the definition of a good job
Families, workers, and the definition of a good job
The Families & Workers Fund is creating more inclusive and sustainable opportunities for hundreds of thousands of workers and families across the US.
GENERATION
Upskilling workers for the green economy
Upskilling workers for the green economy
Generation supports adults in achieving economic mobility through employment in technology, healthcare, customer service, and skilled trades.
CHARGERHELP!
An electrified future
An electrified future
ChargerHelp! is solving the problem of downed EV charging stations, providing on-demand repairs and maintenance support from trained local workforces.
The change we’re accelerating
The change we’re accelerating
Learn more about our Theory of Change and how our investments secure a prosperous, inclusive future for all.
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