Dr. Angela Jackson

@angjack

Innovating + Investing to create an equitable Future of Work with | POV:

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    Jan 31

    As the pandemic’s impacts continue to transform the workforce, my latest piece in explores workforce and education trends to plan for as we navigate this new world of work. Read it here:

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Congress passed its 2022 federal spending bill w/ meager funding increases for development programs. Folks I talk to at workforce boards say it's not nearly enough to prepare U.S. workers for the digital economy. More in :

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  3. Mar 18

    Latest research from found that there’s a high concentration of Black in jobs that are disproportionately low-wage. To create an equitable , we need to build accessible career pathways leveraging their transferable skills.

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  4. Mar 18

    Check out ’s works with . Great example of proximate leadership creating opportunities for our youth!

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    native, + graduate, shares his “from the block to the boardroom.” As CEO of under , he's working to expose underrepresented students to careers. Hear more:
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    Mar 14

    ? helps schools run unique afterschool programs online or on-campus. Homeroom offers an extended community of support in which children can discover new interests w/ friends. Learn more about this portco @

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    Mar 18

    Creating green jobs in Arkansas. features 's research on rice production.

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  7. Mar 17

    In the , we’ll see more jobs-first education & training models, blurring the lines between workforce training & postsecondary education. How can employers help workers access the training they want? in shares more:

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    Mar 15

    Thank you to & , who exactly 10 years ago, gave me my first "yes," investing in my startup, and opening a door to Silicon Valley that I've been working hard to expand and keep open for other underestimated leaders. There's power in sharing your power 👊🏽

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  9. Mar 17

    Proud to see CEO recognized as a Leader to Watch for her work increasing pathways to tech careers and advocating for policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion.

    Check this out! featured CEO as a "Leader to Watch" for fighting for racial equity in the tech sector! She has dedicated her career to creating solutions to expand opportunity in education. Read more!
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    Mar 10

    Black STARs (workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes) are concentrated in 25 occupations. Employers must look to these jobs to find Black talent. More from latest research:

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    Mar 16

    Job quality is essential to realizing the ideals of the American Dream, but the US faces a crisis: too many jobs are not quality jobs. Low-quality jobs harm workers, our economy, our society, and our aspirations as a country.

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  12. Mar 16

    Amy, always a pleasure sharing space with you. I am so appreciative for our panel and for the people who attended. Constructive critique on philanthropy is helpful. Keeps us on our toes and accountable to the folks we aim to serve.

    Thank you for inviting my colleagues —Tom Dawson, , —and I to share how must evolve to target the most pressing issues of today and the future, and how & has to be part of everything we do.
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  13. Mar 16

    As the labor market shifted during the pandemic, women felt its disproportionate impacts, with over 1M women still missing from the labor force. But many also stepped in to fill critical gaps. Read their stories from in :

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  14. Mar 16

    Thrilled to see portco as one of 's Most Innovative Companies! The work they do to make buildings green while training local people from the community shows training people for is a profitable business model that changes lives.

    Congratulations to portco & founder on ranking #4 on ’s Most Innovative Companies in the World list for tackling by giving every homeowner the opportunity to electrify. Learn more at
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  15. Mar 15

    New research examines why workers quit their jobs. Look closely at its findings and you’ll see a pattern start to emerge. Workers want the opportunity to thrive in with wraparound supports. shares more in :

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  16. Mar 15

    Big congratulations to and portco Promise for being named one of 's Most Innovative Companies for personal finance! By providing financial flexibility, Promise creates accessible government and utility payment systems that work for all.

    Big news for portco Promise, led by CEO ! This week, Promise made #39 on 's Most Innovative Companies in the World list for its mission to redesign & modernize how we pay bills. Check out their entry on the list at
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    Mar 14

    ONLY 10%?! We are raising awareness of the barriers facing womxn of color in ! By looking at data, we can easily pinpoint the problems and work to better their outcomes. Check out the full report!

    Womxn's History Month - BA in Computing
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  18. Mar 14

    “The is paid family leave , fair pay, and flexibility in the workforce. Flexibility is a job that allows someone to take time off to take their kid to the doctor. The companies that do this will succeed”- and

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  19. Mar 14

    When you can’t afford your home it casts a large shadow over everything in your life. It destabilizes you in a way you can’t think about how to get a promotion on your job or aspire to achieve more. - @chiurbanleage

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  20. Mar 14

    Housing affordability is the top issues facing new tech hubs. “Some Austin apts rents are increasing 40% year over year. The increase in housing inaffordability is a threat to economic growth.” Via

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  21. Mar 14

    New research from found that while 16% of U.S. workers are women of color, they represent 20% of minimum-wage workers. How can we build & expand the economic security of women in the ? Check out the full report for some solutions:

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