This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America) helps students become entrepreneurs, geared towards student leaders who want to pursue careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Technology is changing the future workforce but simultaneously helping us navigate these changes. There are services that provide individuals more job boards and targeted searches to help people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute examines a new US Department of Labor proposal that would allow teens younger than 18 to work longer hours at dangerous construction jobs. This…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Equity in the Center, an initiative by ProInspire, published a report that encourages nonprofits to shift from traditional diversity hiring practices to foster a culture of inclusion…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The American middle class has been struggling. Here, the Brookings Institution discusses how to help those in the demographic and also ways to bring more people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • AEI explores how community colleges are trying to integrate more apprenticeships into their offerings to better prepare students for a rapidly-changing workforce. • For those who…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Harvest Public Media reports on the efforts of rural areas in Kansas to attract Tyson chicken for the jobs, even if that means also attracting environmental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Unemployment is an ongoing issue worldwide. Ascend at the Aspen Institute is helping promote employment and prosperity for families by presenting practical solutions and exploring the new…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Regardless of how successful an organization may be, it is crucial to regularly check the “pulse” of it when pursuing equity. Having an outside team assess…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • With the help of Harvard Business School, two crafty social entrepreneurs created Skillist, a platform that encourages applicants to detail their skills drawing deep from their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • B the Change explores the importance of inclusive hiring practices, particularly when it comes to expanding opportunities for formerly-incarcerated individuals. • How can nonprofits contribute to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program recognized sixteen leading Job Quality Fellows who are promoting innovation and expanding job quality within the economy. • How can organizations prioritize…