The Augustus F. Hawkins Foundation (AFHF) is a 501c3 nonprofit public foundation and think tank committed to the principles of lifelong education programs, workforce training, full employment, and entrepreneurship for every individual. Believing that America’s greatest asset is its people, the Augustus F. Hawkins Foundation values, embraces and promotes a K to Grey workforce training philosophy which encourages academic, technological and civic investment in every person at every stage of learning to ensure that as a nation, people are able to truly contribute to America’s economic success in competitive global market. AFHF works with policymakers, federal agencies, organized labor and education associations to infuse societal and cultural experiences that foster equitable and diverse opportunities to ‘learn, earn and thrive’ for all people regardless of age, race, gender, re-entry disability or economic status. AFHF’s Mission: To encourage and promote education excellence throughout America and to help strengthen a competitive workforce to ensure America’s leadership in a 21st century global economy.