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  • Africa's Fastest-Growing City Sees Benefits From More Female Engineers

    September 19, 2018 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

    In Dar es Salaam, the percentage of female engineers has leaped from 4% to 9% after the creation of a program providing mentorship opportunities and a monthly grant to encourage women to join the field. The program, partially funded by the Norwegian government, might also help the economy and Tanzania's infrastructure by creating a "more sustainable force of engineers."

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  • From prison to college: Consortium puts inmates in a positive ‘pipeline'

    September 15, 2018 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Inmates who enroll in higher education programs during their sentence are 43 percent less likely to return to prison than their peers who don't, according to a study by the RAND Corporation. A consortium of Massachusetts colleges and state law enforcement agencies are taking action in light of this finding - 13 colleges will offer bachelor's degree programs to offenders either when they are in prison or once they have left.

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  • Companies open doors to talent with autism

    September 02, 2018 |

    CBS News |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Companies like Microsoft are intentionally recruiting candidates with autism, creating new interview processes and mentorship programs to help those employees thrive in jobs in programming, cybersecurity, and more. The approach is catching on as more well-known companies are looking for ways to making working more accessible.

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  • College Not for You? He Offers a Skills 'Boot Camp' Instead

    August 30, 2018 |

    OZY |

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    Response Location: United States

    Since opening its doors in 2013, Praxis, an innovative higher education company, has placed 96 percent of its graduates in entry level jobs by graduation. Praxis accelerates the traditional college path, combining a six month boot camp with a six month apprenticeship.

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  • How can government get top talent? Canada's Free Agents work where they want

    August 29, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: Canada

    Canada allows its most innovative public servants move between departments to work on projects that match their skills and interests. The program helps employees advance their skills and spreads their creativity and expertise throughout government.

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  • Why this hospital treats its local neighborhood like a patient

    August 16, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

    Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus is treating its patients both inside the hospital and in their community by helping to fund the construction of affordable housing and a workforce initiative that is creating jobs. Through these actions, the hospital recognizes that to properly care for their patients they need to not only address their personal health but also the social determinants of heath.

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  • The Sharing Economy's Next Target Is Child Care

    August 10, 2018 |

    Slate |

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    Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

    For families hoping to save money by hiring a nanny to look after children from more than one family, and for nannies looking for assurance that they won't be overworked or overpaid, the website Nanny Lane offers a formalized hiring procedure and matching service. While the site can help some families save money and provide more job security for some nannies, it can also make the job of a nanny more complicated.

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  • Nepalese restaurant heeds call to hire hearing-impaired staff

    August 03, 2018 |

    Nikkei Asian Review |

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    Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

    Despite quotas intended to encourage the hiring of employees with physical disabilities, many disabled people still face hiring challenges. However, a restaurant chain in Nepal called Bakery Cafe seeks to change that. About one-third of its employees have hearing impairments. Far from charity, the company trains workers and has promoted many, too, all based on merit. Its owner hopes it inspires other businesses and leaders to do the same.

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  • When prisoners own the store, everyone profits

    July 25, 2018 |

    Alaska Public Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Seward, Alaska

    A unique setup at Spring Creek Correctional Institution means that inmates get to work at the prison’s store, and profits get reinvested into the prison. The arrangement benefits those who work at the store as well as those who have access to buy items. Having the chance to buy quality goods is a way to empower inmates, as well.

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  • The School District Building Tiny Homes for Teachers

    July 25, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: United States, Vail, Arizona

    A rural school district in Arizona is building a village of tiny houses for its teachers, who cannot afford to live in the district because of low salaries and high home prices. The tiny houses are being built on district-owned land and teachers pay about $125/month for rent, utilities, and Internet, but critics argue that the houses don't solve the larger issue: that teachers are not paid enough to live there.

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