Voices Blog – News & views for the community development field
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A conversation on Skills Through Alternative Routes (STARs)
The labor market has transformed since the previous Uneven Outcomes conference. In this interview, we catch up with Papia Debroy who shares more on the concept of “Skills Through Alternative Routes.”
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, October 2023
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the October 2023 Beige Book.
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[Watch] Navigating Benefits Cliffs – Barriers and Solutions
Explore Benefits Cliff from the perspective of employers, the Federal Reserve, and community leaders who help families navigate public assistance programs and plan for career advancement opportunities. Watch or listen on demand.
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Residents share their experiences with—and wishes for—broadband
A recent event in Kansas City highlights community-engaged research to identify digital divide causes and bridge the gap in underserved areas.
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The benefits cliff, explained
A benefits cliff can make a family feel like their hard work really isn’t paying off or helping them get ahead. Why is the benefits cliff issue so hard to address? And what are some communities doing to tackle it?
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[Watch] How CDFIs are faring – Insights from the Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey
Discover how CDFIs are faring in today’s economy. Learn about their products and services, existing challenges, and potential solutions revealed by the Federal Reserve’s latest CDFI survey. Watch or listen on demand.
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Taking structural roots into account to address the US racial wealth gap
The US racial wealth gap isn’t shrinking. Here’s why strategies that consider the problem’s deeper roots could make a difference.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, September 2023
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the September 2023 Beige Book.
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Can small-dollar credit help some consumers stay afloat?
Small-dollar credit, like loans under $1,000, can help people handle unexpected expenses or income fluctuations. But affordable and accessible options are needed.
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[Watch] Perspectives on SHED in the Community (2023)
Previous and current Community Advisory Council Members discuss how Survey of Household Economics and Decionmaking (SHED) findings impact their communities and organizations.
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[Watch] Shifting Perspectives and Expectations on Employment
What do workers expect of job quality? How are they using skill development and self-investment to change their economic opportunities? Here’s what recent research tells us. Watch or listen on demand.
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Who’s at risk at work? How the pandemic exposed job hazards
Ensuring employee safety and health is vital for job satisfaction. Workplace hazards raise concerns about the effects on employee well-being.