The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
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May 19, 2026
Blue Meridian’s CEO Jim Shelton took the stage at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss a national imperative: expanding opportunity in the age of AI.
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Jun 4, 2026
CodePath and Anthropic Team Up to Open Source What They Are Learning About AI’s Real Impact on Students
CodePath is partnering with Anthropic to study how AI affects student learning and share real-time findings that can help educators and workforce leaders make more informed decisions.
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Jun 4, 2026
New Partnership Confronts Economic Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated Women
Center for Employment Opportunities, is expanding paid employment and reentry support for formerly incarcerated women through a partnership with the Arouet Foundation that aims to improve long-term economic mobility.
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Jun 4, 2026
Second Chances Bloom in Charlotte’s Clean Energy Boom
Dream.Org’s reentry program pairs clean energy training with counseling, stipends and support services so justice-impacted people can land good jobs in the green economy.
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Jun 4, 2026
How McKinsey Partners with US Communities to Expand Economic Opportunity
McKinsey and its Institute for Economic Mobility highlight how data, local partnerships, and practical tools help communities identify opportunities and expand economic mobility across the United States.
Updates
May 19, 2026
The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
Blue Meridian’s CEO Jim Shelton took the stage at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss a national imperative: expanding opportunity in the age of AI.
Updates
Apr 15, 2026
How Does Blue Meridian Think About Collaborative Philanthropy?
Blue Meridian unites philanthropists in a collaborative model that pools capital, shares risk, and drives outsized impact to expand economic and social mobility at scale.
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Apr 15, 2026
Harvard Forum Highlights Rural Student Voices, Expands Advocacy Efforts
Partners for Rural Impact, a Blue Meridian investee, is featured in a campus forum exploring how rural communities can advance economic mobility and strengthen local opportunity.
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Apr 9, 2026
A Life Impacted: Leticia’s Grameen America Story
Leticia, a New Jersey restaurant owner, preserved her family’s legacy and sustained her business through the pandemic by accessing capital, community, and financial tools through Grameen America after being denied traditional financing.
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Apr 8, 2026
Group Prenatal Care Model Expands Support for Expecting Mothers
Centering Healthcare Institute, a Studio @ Blue Meridian participant, expands group prenatal care that improves support and outcomes for expecting mothers.
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Apr 8, 2026
Yes, Philanthropy Should Fund AI in Government
Code for America, a Blue Meridian investee, is featured in a discussion on how philanthropy can support the responsible use of AI to improve public services and access to government programs.