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February 24, 2022 10:15 ET | Source: Opportunity@Work

New Research Reveals Limited Career Opportunities Experienced by Black Workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As employers continue to struggle to implement successful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) efforts, a new analysis from social...
January 14, 2022 08:40 ET | Source: Opportunity@Work

Majority of U.S. Workforce Needs 30 Years On-the-Job to Earn a College Graduate's Starting Wages

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exclusionary hiring practices and an overreliance on college degrees have led to downward mobility for the largest subset of workers in the U.S. over...
March 18, 2021 08:44 ET | Source: Opportunity@Work

Economic Mobility Leaders Join Forces to Meet Growing Demand for Workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opportunity@Work today announced that it has acquired LaborX, a first-of-its-kind talent marketplace that has helped thousands of workers from...