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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May 2, 2022
A bold plan for transforming access to the US social safety net
CEO Amanda Renteria shares Code for America’s vision for safety net transformation and introduces its Safety Net Innovation Lab in a TED Talk delivered at the 2022 TED Talks Conference in Vancouver.
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Apr 29, 2022
San Antonio nonprofit kicks off plan to reduce COVID-19 inequities
A local San Antonio, TX, news outlet reports on UP Partnership's recently announced Future Ready Bexar County plan to reduce inequities exacerbated by COVID-19.
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Apr 29, 2022
Second Chance Month Brought Needed Attention To Justice-Impacted Individuals. Now The Real Work Begins.
Lucretia Murphy of Jobs for the Future chats with Forbes about Second Chance Month and JFF's new Center for Justice and Economic Advancement.
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Apr 26, 2022
Biden plans to invest millions to get formerly incarcerated people jobs, housing
NPR reports on new federal investment in reentry supports for justice-impacted people.
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Apr 21, 2022
Lucretia Murphy of Jobs for the Future talks with Managing Director Mindy Tarlow about how Fair Chance hiring strengthens businesses, communities, and the economy
Lucretia Murphy of Jobs for the Future talks with Justice and Mobility Fund leader and Managing Director Mindy Tarlow about how Fair Chance hiring strengthens businesses, communities, and the economy.
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Apr 14, 2022
Innovative Pediatric Program HealthySteps to Double in Size Following Historic Investment
HealthySteps shares plans to double its impact nationwide, supported by an investment from Blue Meridian.
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Apr 12, 2022
Code for America will help states redesign their public benefits systems
Fast Company details Code for America's recently launched Safety Net Innovation Lab.
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Apr 8, 2022
A 4-Year Degree Isn’t Quite the Job Requirement It Used to Be
In an article on a trend away from 4-year degree requirements among employers, The New York Times cites Year Up and Per Scholas as examples of programs expanding opportunity for workers with a college degree.
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Apr 7, 2022
UVA Analysis Finds Significant Wage Gains for Graduates of Nonprofit Training Provider
Research out of the University of Virginia finds that graduates of Merit America benefit from a significant average annual wage increase.
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Mar 31, 2022
A New Center to Overcome Old Stigmas
Inside Higher Ed details Jobs for the Future's new Center for Justice and Economic Advancement, supported by The Justice and Mobility Fund, which will help adults with criminal records secure meaningful employment.