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Access to broadband is more than a rural-urban divide
The pandemic has underscored how many aspects of modern life rely on high-speed internet, and how stark the difference in broadband access is for some Americans, both in rural areas and big cities.
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How much could US states gain by closing racial and gender gaps in the labor market?
Imagine that racial and gender gaps no longer exist in the labor market. Would economic benefits extend beyond people no longer facing disparities?
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Can your current career skills land you a higher-paying job?
The Occupational Mobility Explorer tool helps you identify transferable job skills and explore career opportunities in your community.
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Perspectives from Main Street: COVID-19’s continued impact on low- to moderate-income communities [2020]
Throughout 2020, the Federal Reserve surveyed nonprofits, financial institutions, government agencies, and other community organizations to understand the effects of COVID-19 on low- to moderate-income communities and the entities serving them. Here’s what they found.
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Opportunity Occupations Offer More Than One Path to Good Careers
Get insights about opportunity occupations, jobs that pay a good wage without requiring a four-year college degree, in 121 metro areas.






