This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cameron Sublett and David Griffith reveal that Los Angeles high school students are unprepared to take jobs in L.A.’s hot job market. • How can funders work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson reports that a study found that high school CTE programs are not providing students with skills that employers need. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • James Paterson, writing for Education Dive explores the challenges with work-study programs in college and the attempts to address the current issues. • Work-study programs should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Shakesprere, writing for Urban Institute, lists five misconceptions surrounding apprenticeships and further explains the reality behind them. • How can donors help spread awareness about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As the workforce becomes more automated, employers are encouraged to implement upskilling opportunities in their companies. • What kind of upskilling and supportive training development will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brent Orrell, writing for AEI, discusses how liberal arts education is in decline, and more universities are promoting technical and professional education instead. • The author…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A panel at a conference last week at George Mason University discussed how higher education has a part to play in education workforce partnerships. Colleges are starting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The California Local Empowerment Fund, administered by the Joint Powers Authority (JPA), public agencies, and participation from philanthropy and impact investing, would scale up evidence-based initiatives that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Trilogy Education Services is a boot camp provider that online program manager 2U will acquire and work toward providing lifelong learning for students and workers in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene report that states are implementing various initiatives across the country to give more people with disabilities employment opportunities. • Which approach is the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tammy Tibbetts, writing for Medium, discusses the recent decision for charity: water to start accepting Uber stock as a way to pay for employee bonuses. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Adele Peters reports that various states are creating alternative retirement plans in the form of automatic enrollment IRAs instead of traditional 401(k)s to create more accessible retirement…