Low-Wage Workers as Percent of the Workforce, by State (Visual Capitalist) – For the past 15 years, the federal minimum wage has remained unchanged, with its real value now at its lowest point in 67 years.
Hundreds of millions in new funding opportunities for skills training have been announced in recent days.
Mary Meeker, famous for her annual Internet Trends reports, has published a new report calling for the tech industry, government, and higher education to work together to advance AI during an inflection point “of epic proportions.”
Burning Glass looked at major employers and ranks them by % share of payroll working in occupations likely to be disrupted by AI. The results are eye-opening, especially for the Financial Services industry.
To create partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals, we need increased investment, improved coordination, and strong political will. These are some organizations making contributions to partnerships for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
To reduce inequality, we need comprehensive policies that promote equitable wealth distribution, and access to education and healthcare. These are some organizations making contributions to reduced inequalities.
To achieve this vision, we must ensure that the benefits are accessible to all while minimizing harm to the environment. These are some organizations making contributions to industry, innovation and infrastructure.
To achieve quality education for all, we need to prepare individuals for a rapidly changing world. These are some organizations making contributions to quality education.
Achieving this goal requires a holistic approach addressing the factors driving poverty. These are some organizations making contributions to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.
We can open the funnel of available candidates for these important jobs – while creating more economic opportunity for individuals who do not have the option to pursue a traditional four-year degree.