The Work of Opportunity
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Sep 29, 2025
As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reflecting on America’s founding ideals—and asking whether the promise of opportunity still holds true today.
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Oct 7, 2025
Columbus expands program giving formerly incarcerated residents a second chance
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) helps individuals released from prison find immediate paid work in Columbus, aiming to reduce recidivism and support their transition to long-term employment.
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Oct 6, 2025
Per Scholas Launches 25th Campus in Partnership with JobTrain: Expanding No-Cost Tech Training in the Bay Area
Per Scholas has launched its 25th campus in Indianapolis, expanding its national footprint to provide tuition-free tech training and career support to underserved communities.
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Oct 1, 2025
Delaware State University Receives $2 Million for eHBCU
Delaware State University announced a $2 million grant from investee, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, for the development of eHBCU--an online learning consortium of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Sep 30, 2025
‘Take that next step’: Upstate college access program offers post-grad resources, scholarships to students
The Spartanburg Academic Movement and Movement 2030 launch a countywide college access initiative that provides high school students with post-graduation support.
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Sep 29, 2025
The Work of Opportunity
As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reflecting on America’s founding ideals—and asking whether the promise of opportunity still holds true today.
Media
Sep 26, 2025
RBIJ Receives $15M Grant from Sam’s Club to Help Employers Hire Opportunity Youth and Justice-Impacted Veterans.
Investee the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) secures a $15M grant from Sam’s Club to expand fair-chance hiring and workforce policy reforms.
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Sep 26, 2025
Per Scholas Marks 30 Years of Unlocking Tech Careers, Honors Leaders from Comcast and Ballmer Group at Anniversary Gala
Investee Per Scholas marks 30 years of impact by celebrating its legacy of providing free tech training to underserved communities.
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Sep 23, 2025
MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs
UNCF, a Blue Meridian investee, receives a transformative donation to expand its pooled endowment, strengthening all 37 member HBCUs and ensuring long-term support for students and campuses.
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Sep 17, 2025
Apprenti Announces Apprenticeship Program to Train Working Adults in AI
Blue Meridian investee Apprenti and North Carolina State University’s AI Academy have launched the first nationwide registered AI apprenticeship program in the US.
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Sep 8, 2025
Ten Education Issues to Watch at the Start of the School Year
The 74 highlights investee StriveTogether as an organization focusing on setting high school students up for future career success.