Employment
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Opportunity occupations: The ripple effect of higher-paying jobs
“There is a ripple effect.” says Coleena Ali, vice president of resident services, Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority.
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Opportunity occupations: Student success makes for stronger communities
Graduating students with the right skill sets prepares them to be productive members of the community.
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Opportunity occupations: Options for those not ready to jump from high school to college
“There’s a huge market out there,” says Marisa Bergman, human resource team leader at North Star BlueScope Steel.
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Opportunity occupations: Bringing the right people together is essential
“There is no way to do workforce development well if you are not collaborating across sectors,” says Catherine Crosby, chief of staff to Toledo, Ohio, mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.