This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The American middle class has been struggling. Here, the Brookings Institution discusses how to help those in the demographic and also ways to bring more people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • AEI explores how community colleges are trying to integrate more apprenticeships into their offerings to better prepare students for a rapidly-changing workforce. • For those who…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Harvest Public Media reports on the efforts of rural areas in Kansas to attract Tyson chicken for the jobs, even if that means also attracting environmental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Unemployment is an ongoing issue worldwide. Ascend at the Aspen Institute is helping promote employment and prosperity for families by presenting practical solutions and exploring the new…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Regardless of how successful an organization may be, it is crucial to regularly check the “pulse” of it when pursuing equity. Having an outside team assess…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • With the help of Harvard Business School, two crafty social entrepreneurs created Skillist, a platform that encourages applicants to detail their skills drawing deep from their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • B the Change explores the importance of inclusive hiring practices, particularly when it comes to expanding opportunities for formerly-incarcerated individuals. • How can nonprofits contribute to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program recognized sixteen leading Job Quality Fellows who are promoting innovation and expanding job quality within the economy. • How can organizations prioritize…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from the Johns Hopkins for Civil Society Studies’ Nonprofit Economic Data Project shows the sustainability, growth, and vastness of the nonprofit sector as it reaches the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • BBC reports on former fighters of the Farc guerilla faction in Colombia who now find themselves without a formal education after the conflict has ended. One…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Workspace Education located in Connecticut and developed by Cath Fraise, is five plus acre campus that incorporates a maker education attitude with STEM, design learning in order…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: • YES! Magazine explores the mechanics of social safety net programs and finds that those that offered education, training and job search help for the unemployed were…