Posts by Emily Ingram
NYEC Visits New Orleans
During her recent trip to New Orleans as part of an Employer Engagement project, Emily Ingram, the Special Projects Manager at NYEC, had the privilege of visiting organizations doing incredible work for the community. High on her list was meeting Bernadette Lucas, the Executive Director of Liberty’s Kitchen. Liberty’s Kitchen, situated just 10-minutes from the…
Read MoreThe Never-Ending Debate – Tackling the Disconnect Between Education and the Workforce
The path to success in the United States is often associated with one’s educational accomplishments. This standard provides a blueprint for young people: graduate high school, earn a bachelor’s degree, and achieve high career outcomes. However, a growing disconnect between education achievement and workforce outcomes threatens economic mobility. The International Labour Organization (ILO, 2021) states…
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