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fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Most Miamians live paycheck to paycheck. This researcher has some ideas to help

Many Miamians live paycheck to paycheck, struggling to achieve economic mobility amidst rising living costs and stagnant wages.
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

Victor Valley Transit Expands Fare-Free Program To Barstow Community College Students - Busline News

In our region, transportation is key for our students to achieve their educational goals. With our partner from VVTA, we will guarantee that transportation is not an obstacle. BCC is creating a route for success for all the students.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Contributor: ICE raids are cruel, but so is an economy built on undocumented labor

The immigrant poverty rate fluctuates, but it has been rising in recent years, especially since the pandemic, reaching 22.4% for all immigrants in 2024.
California
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Private equity roll-ups are undermining the free enterprise system-and the American Dream

Today, small-business lifeblood is being squeezed by private equity firms that target local businesses to eliminate competitors, control markets, and raise prices.
Business
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Take Free Community College Classes For High-Demand Careers

Free community college program launched for adults 25-55 in high-demand fields, covering tuition, books, and fees for New Yorkers without a prior degree.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Op-Ed | New York must do more for hidden hero' military families | amNewYork

The State of New York has expanded the Veterans Tuition Award program to include noncombat veterans, recognizing the contributions of all military service members.
US politics
#job-creation
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#american-dream
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

Once the Heart of the Country, The American Dream Is Now Dead in These Communities

Upward economic mobility in the U.S. has declined significantly, especially for individuals from low-income households, illustrating a fading American Dream.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

The American dream is seen as surviving rather than thriving for many low-income individuals in the U.S.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

Once the Heart of the Country, The American Dream Is Now Dead in These Communities

Upward economic mobility in the U.S. has declined significantly, especially for individuals from low-income households, illustrating a fading American Dream.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

The American dream is seen as surviving rather than thriving for many low-income individuals in the U.S.
more#american-dream
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Bridging The Tech Skills Gap For Young New Yorkers

BWI's KindWork Fellowship opens pathways to tech careers for young New Yorkers without requiring a traditional college degree.
fromBlack Enterprise
2 months ago

Black Career Expert On How Gen Zers Can Get Ahead In Tough Job Market

It's a highly competitive market right now, hiring is down by 7%, and this is one of the largest graduating classes of college students that we've seen in a long time.
Tech industry
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

City opens $5 million grant round for anti-displacement work - Austin Monitor

A new $5 million grant aims to combat displacement and boost economic mobility near Austin's Project Connect transit corridors.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

New Austin program helps connect residents with jobs as city begins major construction projects - Austin Monitor

Skillpoint Alliance exemplifies how job training programs can redirect lives by connecting individuals with promising career paths in skilled trades, changing their economic circumstances.
Austin
Digital life
fromHarvard Business Review
3 months ago

How Financial Inclusion and Health Can Move More People into the Middle Class - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MASTERCARD

Global middle class is expanding rapidly, with over 4 billion now qualifying, fostering economic momentum and opportunities.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Commons: Stuck In Place

Restrictive land-use policies limit housing opportunities in vibrant cities, impacting Americans' movement and economic prospects.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

At Black Colleges, a Stubborn Gender Enrollment Gap Keeps Growing

HBCUs are facing a significant decline in Black male enrollment, with profound implications for economic mobility and societal outcomes.
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

SXSW panelists examine causes, effects of the city's lack of Black homeowners - Austin Monitor

Austin actually is a really interesting example of all the arrows moving in the right direction if you already owned a home, but disastrously wrong if you didn't.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

When it comes to elevating livelihoods, a CSU degree is tops in California, study says

California State University colleges significantly enhance economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students.
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