Stories
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Opportunity occupations: Why we shouldn’t only push four-year degrees
Coleena Ali, vice president of resident services, Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority, explains why four-year degrees aren’t the only path to opportunity.
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Opportunity occupations: Four-year degrees aren’t the only route to success
“It may not be college, but it may be some training,” says Coleena Ali, vice president of resident services, Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority.
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Opportunity occupations: How educators, industry, and communities can make an impact
Giving students options when they consider employment means that education, industry, and community need to work hand in hand.
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Opportunity occupations: Opportunity for workers means opportunity for communities
“It will definitely move our community in a different way,” says Catherine Crosby, chief of staff to Toledo, Ohio, mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.
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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.