This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy News Digest’s PhilanTopic blog reviews Chris Hughes’ book Fair Shot: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn, which advocates for universal basic income (UBI) and a redistribution…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains and debunks myths regarding the future of our workforce in the context of the various technological advances. He also provides advice for governments…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Preparing for the automation age starts with following the current trends in education such as blended learning, personalized learning, student agency and more. • Will all schools start…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • TriplePundit reports on a $1.5 million grant from The Alliance for the American Dream, soliciting ideas for solving income equality and restoring a healthier middle class…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Christensen Institute interviews the CEO of iCouldBe, a nonprofit organization that connects mentors to classrooms in which the majority of the students are from lower socio-economic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The inconsistent nature of jobs in the gig economy can leave hardworking individuals with income volatility that prevents them from escaping poverty. • How can policy help these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Due to the rapid pace of urbanization throughout the world, there are higher rates of unemployed, urban youth that are moving towards patterns of violence instead of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Israel has made an effort to increase the diversity of its workforce, both in total participation and sector participation to drive their economy. • How can philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The college-to-career pipeline is changing, along with the ecosystem of the workplace. Employers are now focusing on acquiring talent that future employees can provide over their credentials,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brookings discusses the widespread anxiety that AI and automation will replace workers in the future, exploring the possible economic and political fallout from that. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As the skilled labor market grows, more and more students are heading straight to college and leaving those job empty. • How can philanthropy support alternative…
Traditional liberal arts colleges employ a variety of initiatives to connect students to work opportunities—internship programs, co-ops, and work-study, to name a few. These initiatives often provide students with some…