This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Results from a new Gallup survey of 4,000 parents, teachers, principals and leaders in education show that there is a consensus believing that soft skills are just…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions gathered panelists for the Working in America Series to discuss how race plays a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A central idea of the American dream is that “if you work hard, you will be secure” however, it is becoming increasingly difficult to reach that goal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As we approach the one-year anniversary of Amazon announcing a competition to host their second headquarters in North America, Brookings examines how we got here —…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author outlines the nuances that will be brought to the future workforce by Generation Z, especially when it comes to employee/employer relations. • Why are these changes important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Journalist Soledad O’ Brien implores companies to start diversifying their workforce by connecting graduating students to the right opportunities, especially students of color. • How can companies…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • When it comes to professional development, Education Dive suggests empowering teachers by allowing them to have more say in what they learn and personalize that experience.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • McDonald’s upskilling program is in the form of a new initiative called Youth Opportunity that aims to put individuals on the path toward employment through workforce…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bryan Lynn describes the teacher shortage in the United States and possible explanations for the trend, including low wages and insufficient support. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author examines the plight of young Indians as the economic landscape of the country changes. The Reddy Foundation provides key takeaways about young Indians after launching…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mashable reports on the expansion of an Open Hiring program by a bakery in New York, one that brings in employees without requiring a resume or…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Urban Institute interviewed and surveyed more than 400 local workforce development boards about their child care support systems and found that many were taking a strategic approach…