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Work In Progress

The nature of work is changing rapidly and dramatically. Advances in technology are eliminating some jobs, transforming others, and, in some cases, creating jobs we never even imagined. In WorkingNation’s weekly podcast Work in Progress, we speak with leaders in business, education, government, and nonprofits about what’s being done to train and reskill American men and women to ensure they can compete for, and qualify for, good-paying, in-demand jobs today and in the future. Work in Progress is

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The Kennedys and the Shrivers: Generations of...

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2022/10/03

Ever since a childhood diagnosis that resulted in the amputation of a limb, Ted Kennedy, Jr., has been an advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities. Kennedy’s involvement in the disability rights movement began when he was appointed to the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities under President Ronald Reagan, and he has spent his career fighting to expand job opportunities for people with disabilities both as a lawyer and a state senator. However,

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Tear the paper ceiling. Give STARs greater economic...

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2022/09/27

In this episode of Work in Progress, Opportunity@Work CEO and co-founder Byron Auguste joins me to discuss the new Tear the Paper Ceiling ad campaign launched last week by Opportunity@Work, the Ad Council, and nearly 50 partner organizations, including WorkingNation. Approximately 70 million U.S. workers have in-demand skills and experience, but they are being overlooked for higher-wage jobs because they don't have a bachelor's degree. Employers requiring job seekers and workers to have that

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The Puerto Rican power grid remains unreliable. Is...

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2022/09/20

In this episode of Work in Progress, I speak with Charlotte Gossett Navarro, chief director of the Hispanic Federation Puerto Rico about efforts to rebuild and revitalize the island territory five years after the worst storm in its recent history. Almost five years to the day, Hurricane Fiona slammed into Puerto Rico this weekend, causing massive flooding and knocking out power to the entire island. It could be days or weeks before power is fully restored. While Fiona is directly responsible for

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Progress is being made, but there are still workforce...

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2022/09/13

In this episode of Work in Progress, WorkingNation founder & CEO Art Bilger and WorkingNation president Jane Oates join me to discuss how the labor market and workforce priorities continue to evolve after two-and-a-half years of global disruptions. September marks the sixth anniversary of the launch of WorkingNation, the nonprofit media organization founded by Art Bilger focused on the evolution taking place in the labor market and how to prepare workers for those changes. A lot has changed

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The next steps toward increasing adult digital literacy

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2022/09/06

In this episode of Work in Progress, Alison Ascher Webber, director of strategic initiatives, U.S., with EdTech Center @ World Education, joins me to discuss adult digital literacy. Digital literacy is an essential skill for today's workforce, yet 30 millions of adults are still struggling to learn basic technology and one in five Americans still don't have internet access. The digital divide remains a serious barrier to work and education opportunities. Webber was one of the lead researchers

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WorkingNation honors the American worker

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2022/09/05

During the height of the Industrial Revolution, the labor movement fought for decent wages and days off. As a result, economic conditions for working men and women have been dramatically improved over the last hundred plus years. President Grover Cleveland signed a national act in 1894 making the first Monday in September Labor Day, a federal holiday. Watch our animated video to learn more about the history of Labor Day.

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