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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Apr 2, 2025
Youth Villages Georgia Expands In-home Program to Douglas, Paulding and Rockdale Counties
Blue Meridian investee Youth Villages has expanded its in-home Intercept program in Georgia, offering intensive family support to prevent children from being placed out of home due to emotional and behavioral challenges.
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Apr 2, 2025
Expanded partnership with CodePath to enrich computer science students’ training in AI, career readiness
Investee CodePath has expanded its partnership with Florida International University to enhance computer science education by offering career readiness workshops, mentorship, and advanced curriculum in artificial intelligence.
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Apr 1, 2025
Redrawing the map to tech careers: Per Scholas CEO Plinio Ayala on skills, mobility, and AI
A Harvard Business School podcast features investee leader Plinio Ayala of Per Scholas on future-proofing their workforce tech bootcamps.
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Mar 31, 2025
Mayor Steven L. Reed Joins Mayors’ Academy at Harlem Children’s Zone to Strengthen Neighborhood-Based Strategies for Youth and Families
A local news outlet highlights how mayors are convening to explore and implement neighborhood-based strategies inspired by the Harlem Children’s Zone, aiming to combat poverty and boost social and economic mobility for youth and families.
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Mar 24, 2025
Youth Guidance helps CPS student find college, university of their dreams
WGN Chicago interview, featured on Yahoo! News, highlights how Studio participant Youth Guidance is supporting teens in Chicago on their journey to higher education.
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Mar 24, 2025
Louisville non-profit helps those recently released from prison find employment
A local news source highlights how investee Center for Employment Opportunities in Louisville helps recently released individuals from prison find stable employment, offering job training, career coaching, and more to reduce recidivism.
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Mar 21, 2025
Takeaways From Our Deep Dive on Workforce and Workers’ Rights Funding
Inside Philanthropy highlights Blue Meridian as a key funder in the workforce development space, using its support of investee Grameen America as a key example.
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Mar 17, 2025
Diversify the Construction Industry
Blue Meridian investee OIC of America is delivering workforce development programs with a particular focus on providing pathways to the middle class.
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Mar 13, 2025
Jacksonville nonprofit fundraiser marks 35 years of helping at-risk students
A local news source highlights Blue Meridian investee Communities in Schools and the 35th anniversary of their Jacksonville program.
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Mar 13, 2025
Durable Capital for Durable Impact
SSIR explores how large-scale philanthropy can be optimized for nonprofit innovation, highlighting The Studio @ Blue Meridian and investee, Per Scholas, as key examples.