This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Fast Company, Anisa Purbasari Horton provides five tips for readers on how to advance your career in at an entry-level position. · What are some…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company highlights 10 inspiring business stories from 2018, ranging from innovative technology, aiding our environment, strengthening our workforce and other socially-responsible initiatives. • In what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive explores new research that emphasizes the importance of “soft skills” to survive in today’s college and career environment — and ways that we can help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Daniel Dewey at Open Philanthropy Project discusses the potential risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence development. · How can society prepare for some of the risks associated…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic takes a look at two areas where the technology industry is thriving however it is also threatening the livelihood of many street vendors who…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Demetra Smith Nightingale at Urban Institute provides her insights and opinions on the workforce development system and job training. · What is the best approach for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Muro, Sifan Liu, and Jacob Whiton discuss data that reveals that women hold more digital workforce jobs than men, but they hold less power. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pramit Bhattacharya and Sriharsha Devulapalli break down India’s employment landscape, highlighting regional and national trends. • How can funders use this information to guide employment initiatives in India? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ignite My Future in School is a career planning program for middle schoolers that showcases videos of professionals discussing career paths. • How realistic is it for middle…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Social Programs That Work profiles Nevada’s Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment program, which aims to help people get jobs; a randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed promising results. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amy McCaig reports that researchers used existing scientific on learning and organizational training to guide the development of an employee training program checklist. • Can funders use this model…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Agency networks like National Industries for the Blind and the Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind are pushing efforts to increase employment among the blind population. • What new barriers…