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 21, 2025
Bowie State and CodePath Partner to Boost Tech Careers
CodePath is expanding tech career pathways for HBCU students through innovative programs aimed at increasing access in the technology workforce.
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Oct 20, 2025
How Youth Villages Finds Success Where Others Fail
The Chronicle of Philanthropy explores Youth Villages’ scaling journey, driven by rigorous data analysis, adaptability, and leadership.
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Oct 20, 2025
The Rural Promise: Pathways to Opportunity for Every Student
On the Harvard Graduate School of Education podcast, Dreama Gentry, CEO of Partners for Rural Impact, discusses how rural communities are redefining opportunity.
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Oct 16, 2025
Per Scholas: Making Opportunity as Ubiquitous as Talent
On the Business of Giving podcast, Plinio Ayala, CEO of Per Scholas, shares how the organization is expanding career opportunities through free tech training and strategic employer partnerships.
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Oct 16, 2025
Why HBCUs Still Matter
Dr. Michael L. Lomax, CEO of UNCF, emphasizes the lasting importance of HBCU education in advancing economic opportunity and social mobility.
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Oct 15, 2025
What Role Do Strategic Investments Play in Philanthropy?
The Middle positions Blue Meridian Partners as a strong example of strategic philanthropy driving sustainable change.
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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.