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  • Washington Student Achievement Council | Washington Jobs Initiative

    he Washington Student Achievement Council is leading an economic development initiative called Career Connect Washington (CCW) to connect residents with high-quality jobs in key industries. This program, funded by the Good Jobs Challenge, focuses on collaboration. CCW functions as a coalition, bringing together industry leaders (like Kaiser Permanente and McKinstry),…

  • Workforce Solutions Rural Capital | REINVEST

    Residents of rural central Texas face challenges in securing good jobs due to limited education, lack of internet access, and economic downturns like a recent coal mine closure. To address this, a Good Jobs Challenge project will establish two regional workforce development partnerships led by Workforce Network, Inc. One partnership…

  • Discover Financial | Chatham Customer Care Center

    Discover Financial Services’ gamble on Chicago’s South Side with a customer care center in Chatham seems to be paying off. After a year in operation, the center employs about 500 residents and boasts lower staff turnover and faster training times compared to other Discover centers. Local leader Nedra Sims Fears…