Path Forward is a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 that focuses on creating opportunities for professionals to restart their careers after taking extended breaks from the workforce, primarily due to caregiving responsibilities. The organization partners with leading companies in the technology and business sectors to create “returnship” programs, which are paid internships specifically designed for experienced professionals returning to work. The organization operates primarily in the United States and works with companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Meta, and other major corporations to implement these return-to-work programs. Path Forward’s model typically involves 16-week paid internships that often lead to full-time employment opportunities. Path Forward provides support to both employers and program participants through training, resources, and coaching. For companies, they offer guidance on creating and implementing returnship programs, while participants receive career development support and networking opportunities. The organization was initially incubated within Return Path, an email marketing company, before becoming an independent nonprofit. Since its inception, Path Forward has helped hundreds of professionals, predominantly women, return to the workforce through partnerships with more than 100 companies across various industries. Their programs have achieved significant conversion rates from internships to full-time positions, typically ranging between 80-90%.