This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author offers three principles that can potentially act as a guiding light as to how politicians can work toward sustainable solutions for filling America’s skilled worker…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors examine the responsibility of k-12 educators to help children develop skills for the workforce or if alternatively, we should look to businesses and employers to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pew Research Center surveys demonstrate that six in ten adults think k-12 education should take on responsibility for ensuring that students will be successful in the future workforce.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • State Street Corporation in Boston launched the Boston Workforce Investment Network (Boston WINs) in 2015 and partnered with various local nonprofits to create a pipeline for high…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • For any organization or nonprofit, staff members are the driving force behind project completion and achievement. GrantCraft discusses capacity building and explains the need for investing in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Project QUEST is a workforce development training program located in San Antonio, TX that helps low-income individuals obtain job training and provides financial assistance, transportation, child care…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • CAST Tech in San Antonio is a public high school that is modeled to be a professional development, tech-focused and design school for high schoolers to build…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Getting Smart discusses Dallas County Promise, a program working in 7 school districts to increase access to higher education and boost career readiness for economically disadvantaged students in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive talks with Eric Horsley, a participant in the Leading Men Fellowship, about his efforts to encourage young Black males to succeed in school and pursue a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Individuals with criminal records often say the biggest struggle after release is finding a job. Fast Company analyzes the results of a poll of CEOs and hiring…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The oversaturated market of education technology is beginning to hurt teachers and students. Here, Keith Westman explains how technology is given to teachers without proper instruction and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • India Development Review provides 10 tips for a smoother transition from a corporate position to the development sector. Switching will be difficult, but also very rewarding.…