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A career close to home: Taos nursing program a model of workforce development

JR Logan

November 14, 2016 |

The Taos News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Taos, New Mexico

A UNM-Taos nursing program has been touted by the college and the hospital as a great example of workforce development in a community that has long struggled with economic development. As leaders continue to look for ways to diversify the economy beyond low-paying tourism and service industry gigs, the program might be one example of how to effectively merge education and workforce development.

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LA Metro Bus Project to Lift Up Disadvantaged Workers

Johnny Magdaleno

November 11, 2016 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles Metro service is working to use the U.S. Employment Plan model to upgrade its fleet with eco-friendly buses. Through this model, the manufacturers who invest in and hire disadvantaged workers and support the local economy receive extra points which help them in obtaining contracts from Los Angeles Metro. This create jobs locally and helps disadvantaged communities grow while creating a fleet of zero-emissions buses.

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A Renewable Energy Revolution in Small-Town America

Nicolas Pollock Deborah Fallows James Fallows

November 03, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Spearville, Kansas

Small towns across America are leading the shift towards renewable energy. Part of a series called "American Futures", this video visits Kansas, Pennsylvania, and California to learn more about green initiatives in biofuel, wind, and solar power. Although each solution is different, each are a new way of generating income for the residents of the towns and often comes with societal acceptance as well.

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Autistic? More Companies Say Add It to Your Resume

Claire Zillman

October 26, 2016 |

Fortune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

People with autism struggle to gain employment. EY and other private companies have started programs to employ autistic individuals, harnessing their skills, tailoring the onboarding process to suit their needs, and having coaches help them with social interactions.

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In Bid to Build Trust, New York City Adds Victims' Allies in All Precincts

Benjamin Mueller

October 26, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Victims of crime suffer a myriad of issues and there haven't been systems in place to support them. 'Safe Horizon' has developed a program to put advocates in each precinct in New York to work with the victims and help provide services.

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The world would be $1.1 trillion richer if it treated its young people like Germany does

Eshe Nelson

October 25, 2016 |

Quartz |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Germany

Germany boasts a high youth unemployment level by running "dual educational systems" that incorporate vocational training into formal training. Other countries are now trying to follow suit in order to boost economic growth and decrease youth unemployment.

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How Freelancers Are Reinventing Work Through New Collective Enterprises

Christopher D. Cook

October 11, 2016 |

Shareable |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London

With millennials unable to find regular work, people of color and women tired of discrimination during the hiring process, the number of people turning to freelancing has been growing. Networks like Enspiral and Upwork, are facilitating this shift by assisting in the search for employers, creating partnerships with other freelancers, creating unions that fight for living wages and work to fix other sundry issues that freelancers face.

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Albuquerque's Big Employers Start Major Buy Local, Hire Local Program

Johnny Magdaleno

October 05, 2016 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, has the second highest unemployment rate in the country. To solve this problem, the Healthy Neighborhoods Albuquerque, a city wide initiative was formed. Their strategy is to train, hire and buy locally.

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The One and Only Texas Wind Boom

Richard Martin

October 03, 2016 |

MIT Technology Review |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Texas

To increase renewable energy from wind, Texas is the site of many wind turbines across wind farms, which not only produce energy but also provide income to farmers who own the land. There are still some problems but by deregulating the electricity market, making use of the open lands of Texas, and the relaxed attitude of Texans toward living near turbines Texas is a major generator; while other states struggle behind.

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San Jose Manufacturing Comeback Linked to Equitable Growth

Johnny Magdaleno

September 16, 2016 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Jose, California

In San Jose, manufacturing jobs can help reduce the economic inequalities in the region. Youth from marginalized communities are being recruited to join a high tech manufacturing job with the potential for career advancement.

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