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  • UP Partnership | changing disciplinary practices to improve academic outcomes

    StriveTogether’s report highlights the negative impact of exclusionary disciplinary practices, particularly on students of color. They focus on a Texas case study where out-of-school suspensions were disproportionately used for male students of color. The data reveals that replacing these practices with restorative justice approaches can lead to better academic outcomes.…

  • TalentFirst | Talent Solutions Playbook

    The purpose of this playbook is to provide practical, proven resources and tactics for employers to support the recruitment, development and retention of talent needed for our new era. These responsibilities have never been more crucial to the success of employers and employees alike. The playbook was informed by West…

  • CBIA Foundation | 2023 Connecticut Workforce Summit: Leveraging Public-Private Solutions

    Connecticut faces a significant workforce shortage with more open jobs than available workers. To address this, the 2023 Connecticut Workforce Summit brought together leaders from industry, education, and government. The focus was on collaboration and public-private partnerships to build a skilled and diverse workforce.

  • Corporate Coalition of Chicago | Fair Chance Hiring

    The Corporate Coalition of Chicago’s Fair Chance Hiring initiative works to remove barriers for individuals with a criminal record seeking employment. They acknowledge that a criminal record can hinder job opportunities, and their goal is to create a more inclusive hiring process. The initiative focuses on three key areas: providing…

  • Tata | goIT program for a New Generation of Digital Innovators

    In a rapidly changing job market, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) believes it’s crucial to prepare the next generation for success. They focus on developing well-rounded individuals with skills in areas like critical thinking and computer science. TCS achieves this through various initiatives including goIT, a free program for middle and…

  • Seeding Success | Thinking bigger in Memphis, Tenn.

    Seeding Success is a Memphis-based Cradle to Career Network member that collaborates across sectors to improve outcomes for children, especially children of color. Their focus is on building a cradle-to-career pipeline by fostering collaboration between schools, nonprofits, and businesses. They prioritize racial equity and use data to inform their approach.

  • Promise Partnership of Salt Lake City

    In Salt Lake City, Utah, the United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) and StriveTogether are working collaboratively to improve third-grade reading proficiency. Only 47% of students of color and 66% of all students in the region are proficient readers by third grade. This initiative tackles chronic absenteeism, a contributing factor…

  • TalentFirst | Early Literacy Dashboard

    The dashboard draws on statewide data from Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), including 3rd Grade State Testing and Economically Disadvantaged Student Counts reports. It is an interactive tool allowing users to compare building-level reading performance on the third grade M-STEP (Michigan’s statewide assessment of grade-level literacy) in…

  • TalentFirst | Michigan’s Shrinking Workforce

    This report considers possible explanations for declining labor force participation in Michigan and provides a roadmap of reforms to promote employment and economic mobility.

  • Houston Back on Track

    Houston Back on Track, a collaborative effort by the Greater Houston Partnership and Boston Consulting Group, tackles worker displacement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It specifically targets reconnecting unemployed Houstonians with stable jobs. The program offers support on two fronts: job seekers and employers. For those seeking employment, Houston Back…