Giving Compass' Take:

• Api Podder highlights an $8 million dollar investment by Strada Education Network into organizations that are using innovative solutions to effectively educate and prepare people of all ages for economic success.

• The grant recipients were selected because they reflect "the multitude of opportunities that can be unlocked through fresh thinking at the intersection of education and employment." For donors seeking to invest in similar projects, what other industries and organizations represent this same fresh thinking?

• To learn about four ways you can help young people succeed in today's economy, click here.

Strada Education Network today announced the award of $8 million in grants to organizations that are working to prepare learners of all ages for in-demand careers.

“No one sector can close skill and equity gaps, alone. These grants reflect a commitment to investing in an ecosystem of providers to help individuals bridge the divide between education and economic opportunity,” said William D. Hansen, president and CEO of Strada Education Network. “These grant partners understand that completion, alone, is insufficient to make good on the promise of postsecondary education. They’re listening to education consumers as well as employers, and designing solutions that are relevant to the real-world challenges – and opportunities – today’s students face.”

According to recent data from the Strada-Gallup Education Consumer Survey, individuals who view their educational experience as relevant to the world of work are far more likely to complete their education and report that their learning was worth the cost. Employers also indicate that they prefer to hire people who gain practical work experience as they study.

Read the full article about education and opportunity by Api Podder at My Social Good News