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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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.
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Mar 11, 2025
Key Benefits of Investing in Long-Term Philanthropic Partnerships for Systemic Social Change
California Business Journal highlights the transformative power of investing in long-term philanthropic partnerships, showcasing how Blue Meridian fosters sustainable impact.
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Feb 26, 2025
Bridging the gap from foster care to adulthood
A local news outlet reports on the transformational impact of Youth Village's LifeSet program on youth aging out of foster care.
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Feb 24, 2025
How does high school math impact Texas students’ college and career preparedness?
A local news outlet, notes investee StriveTogether as an important advocate for policies that improve math outcomes for struggling students, aiming to enhance educational outcomes and workforce readiness in Texas.
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Feb 20, 2025
A.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not Extinction, for Coders
The New York Times highlights investee Per Scholas, an organization adapting to equip the next generation of tech professionals with essential AI skills for the evolving workforce.