In this AP News article, Josh Boak discusses how COVID-19 exposed an economic divide between those with a college degree and those without one. Boak quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on how college education has become increasingly vital to economic success.
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Nate Rattner and Tucker Higgins write for CNBC about how the gains of an economic recovery are not equally shared among workers. Rattner and Higgins quote CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith about racial discrimination in the labor market. .
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In this Bloomberg article, Donald Moore discusses how a college education does not prevent discrimination against Black workers. Moore quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on racial disparities in the workforce.
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Chris Stein writes for AFP about the inequality and economic marginalization that Black people still face in the United States. Stein quotes CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith about Black workers in the US economy.
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Beth Hawkins writes for The 74 about a New Orleans “bridge year” program and how it will better prepare New Orleans graduates to enter college or the workforce. Hawkins cites CEW report “Good Jobs that Pay Without a BA.”
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In this WIRED article, Jon Marcus discusses how many Americans are earning “microcredentials” while on the path to a bachelor’s degree. Marcus cites CEW report “The Overlooked Value of Certificates and Associate Degrees.”
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In this article for Inside Higher Ed, Scott Jaschik explores the inequalities and social divisions in higher education. Jaschik discusses the book “The Merit Myth” with CEW Director and “Merit Myth” author Anthony Carnevale.
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