This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses the hardships of being a foster parent in an unsupportive work environment. Her colleagues treated her differently than other parents who had biological children. • Should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Through advances in education, the transgender community, stopping crime, public transportation or many areas of politics, Global Citizen shines a light on 10 trailblazing women who…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Community colleges are on the rise as a more attractive, cost-efficient way to get a degree and career training. Here, EdSurge details what’s to come in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • More public-private partnerships are emerging in education systems to provide streamlined pathways to employment by teaching students important skillsets at the k-12 level. • How can schools keep…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Two adult education centers in Detroit will start providing community services to parents which will include programs such as job training, and mental health services. • What are the…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The PAYA National Partners came together to create a set of principles to guide effective youth apprenticeship to benefit young people and employers alike. • How can funders help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In a study earlier this year, researchers found that more open workplace environments contribute to more employee engagement, increased collaboration and less chronic absenteeism. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The career and technical education industry is re-evaluating how best to prepare students for the future workforce. Incorporating certification programs that are already backed by employers is a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Harry J. Holzer discusses strategies for preparing the middle class to meet the challenges of the rise of automation. • How can funders work with existing programs to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Unfortunately, women are still underrepresented in leadership roles according to a report by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org titled “Women in the Workplace 2018”. Here, four women CEOs…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rubicon Bakery hires its employees whether they have criminal records or not, and ensures that they are getting the support and extra services that they need. • Why…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Cantor discusses efforts to fill the “middle skills” gap – unfilled jobs that require more than a high school degree, but less than a four year college…