Author name: Veronica Ibarra

By Jessica Pontoo, Director of Collective Impact, Communities In Schools of Memphis More and more frequently, the term “DEI” is becoming a common talking point in the workplace, particularly for HR teams and management. No matter what sector – public or private, nonprofit or commercial – diversity, equity, and inclusion belong in the conversation.  It’s …

DEI Is More Than a Buzzword. It’s Core to Your Mission – and It Starts with Hiring. Read More »

By JaMeko Williams, Director of Career Pathways An inclusive workplace should be the standard all businesses and organizations aim for. Environments that value the voices, views, talents, and unique characteristics of all employees and stakeholders are generally more desirable places to work and often outperform their competitors. Inclusive policies and practices in most cases focus …

Beyond Race and Gender: Creating Youth-Friendly Work Spaces Read More »

Today’s students view the future much differently than prior generations. A combination of factors, from the pandemic to the rapidly changing digital world, highly competitive job market, and growing trend of self-start businesses, has made the need or desire to work a higher priority than a college degree for many high school students.  With that …

Invisible Curriculum: How Early Workforce Exposure, Exploration, and Experiences Unlock Future Potential Read More »