This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute publishes an excerpt from a book called Investing in America’s Workforce that recommends way to improve the quality of work, including establishing more social…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Steve Dubb discusses drivers of the growth of worker co-ops, a rapidly-expanding component of the US economy. • How can funders help support co-ops and help them…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Urban Institute reports on a recent event held by Google discussing the future of work in America and provides four ideas to help prepare for the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Annie E. Casey Foundation profiles one of its grantee recipients: the Automotive Training Center in Atlanta, which helps expand career opportunities for at-risk local youth.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brookings Institute examines the decline in manufacturing employment due to automation and the erosion of protections for workers, especially in the Midwest. • What can we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for Stanford Social Innovation Review, consultant Makiyah Moody discusses a series of essays called “Black & Bold: Perspectives on Leadership” that pushes back against stereotypes of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Smart Cities Dive reports on how green-friendly elements in the corporate environment — from office plants to composting programs — can improve performances among employees and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · As The Atlantic reports, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed yet again–this time to spring 2021 with another $800 million needed for funding. · Lawmakers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Block Club Chicago talks about Heartland Alliance’s new READI program aiming to help extremely high-risk individuals in the Chicago area with employment, behavioral therapy and other services to have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Mudgirls, an all-female crew, works to break down gender barriers and provides women with the opportunity to learn the skills they need to build homes. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In Europe, young people have access to high quality apprenticeships and job training programs that focus on teaching the skills needed for high demand, high income…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Hechinger Report discusses the advancement of technology in education and how artificial intelligence can provide better information regarding student learning than just test scores. · Will…