Young Workers See New Opportunities in Coal Country
Dec 29, 2017
While America's coal country faces a bleak future, many younger residents are hopeful about the potential for economic revival.
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America’s New Credentials: The Future of American Higher Education
This special series examines innovations in higher education systems and institutions that are expanding college access and increasing post-secondary attainment and success. Support for America’s New Credentials is provided by The Joyce Foundation.
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Harlem School Prepares Students for the Corporate World
Dec 28, 2017Cristo Rey New York is a Catholic high school in Harlem that sends its students out to work in the corporate world for a full day each week. -
Climate Science 'Brain Drain' Speeds Up in Trump Era
Dec 14, 2017There’s been a steady lack of funding for climate science over several presidential administrations, and it’s getting worse under President Trump. -
Predatory For-Profit Colleges Thrive in The Trump Era
Dec 11, 2017While the Obama Administration had guaranteed debt relief for students defrauded by these businesses, under President Trump, financial restitution has been pushed further out of reach. -
What Happens Next: The Future of Work
Nov 2, 2017Robots and AI are changing the workforce. Almost half of all jobs could be eliminated over the next two decades because of new technologies. -
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Tech
Sep 21, 2017Why aren't there more female programmers, and why does the tech sector continue to be a stubborn boys' club? -
Coding Bootcamps: An Alternate Route to the Middle Class?
Sep 20, 2017In lieu of attending a four-year college, a growing segment of Americans are paying to enroll in coding boot camps, which can lead to high-paying tech jobs in as little as three months. -
Preparing the Workers of Today for the Labor Needs of Tomorrow
Sep 4, 2017In this special Labor Day episode, explore the economy, and how more Americans can find new pathways to the middle class. -
Want to Reach the Middle Class? Robert Reich Has Some Advice
Sep 1, 2017Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich talks about possible alternative routes for people to gain entry to America's middle class.
