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We didn't get a manual before our kids arrived and we strapped them into the car seat to take them home. We're figuring it out, but choosing not to go it alone. That's why we created TheSkilledDad. TheSkilledDad is a resource for dads of all seasons to learn the things that they can do and engage, so that they can equip the next generation for success. We interview dads just like you and hear their story. They may not all be famous. They may not have written books. But they are writing their ...
There is never enough conversation about how to recognize and create opportunities, and we have so few opportunities to go past the surface and get to connect with someone. I'm here for more.
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Translating "Dad" with Alex Van De Sompele
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Imagine stepping into a hospital where someone throws a gown at you and starts telling you what to do in a language you don't understand. And you happen to be there to help bring your first child into the world. On this episode of The Skilled Dad podcast, Zach sits down with Alex Van De Sompele, who lived this very experience. A mid-western native …
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Bonus Dad Diary with Andrew Harshey
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When we step into being a Dad, we are stepping into the unknown. Now think about stepping into the unknown with someone with someone who already is several years old and you are coming into their lives. For over 16.5 million men in the United States, stepping in as the "step-dad" is part of their story. This role of Bonus Dad is a powerful one that…
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Cutting Through The Noise with Trey Sheneman
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On this episode of The Skilled Dad podcast, Zach sits down with Trey Sheneman. A dad of two, Trey has an epic story that exemplifies how you can drive to success by cutting through the noise of adversity. As a leader at home and at work, Trey is a blast to be with and you are sure to walk away inspired, entertained, and left with a pocket full of t…
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018: Gurbir Grewal on nonlinear career paths, how government should use media, and identifying enforcement priorities
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Gurbir Grewal's meteoric ascent to the Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement may seem charmed, but here Gurbir shares the tradeoffs and costs of the steps he took. Gurbir is uniquely down-to-earth for someone so public and prominent, and this interview went deep into the decisions and experiences that shaped his path.…
Father's Day is here and you have probably received all the lists of "What Dad Wants" in your mailbox and inbox. Here's a challenge for a different take for this year's Father's Day and beyond. Share the challenge with other dads you know and let's get after it together. Happy Father's Day to all the Skilled Dads! @SkilledDad SkilledDad.com…
On this episode of The Skilled Dad podcast, Zach sits down with the ever smiling man's man, Josh Heerdt. Josh shares his story of being a dad of two awesome kids, as well as his perspective on the beauty and challenges of raising a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). How this has impacted him, his marriage, and his view of the worl…
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What Are You Workin' On Today with Logan Price
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Search and Rescue Paramedic. Mechanical Wizard. The MacGuyver Dad that you want around if you get lost in the mountains. Logan Price. This dad of many talents is like a ninja who quietly approaches, then drops some wisdom bombs on you while pulling you out of the wreckage and then helping you fix your Jeep! A long time friend, Logan sits down with …
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Leading Little Humans with Elijah Matteson
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Raising little humans is no task for the faint of heart. And often we are reminded how much of an impact we make on these little humans. And how much we have to learn... As a father of three under three, a skilled musician, and master of the barber's chair and image wizardry, Eli Matteson has learned plenty through his experiences. As the youngest …
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When She Stopped Asking with Cameron Cushman
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A Tipping Point, as defined by Malcolm Gladwell, is "A place where the unexpected becomes expected, where radical change is more than possibility. It is - contrary to all our expectations - a certainty." Some call it the "I've had it moment." Whatever you refer to it as, it is the point we hit where we make a choice to do something different. For C…
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What I've Learned So Far On The Skilled Dad with Zach Reeser
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Since launching The Skilled Dad Podcast, we have heard some incredible stories and have been able to view the commonalities that many of us have within those stories. On this abbreviated episode of The Skilled Dad, Zach reflects on some of the things he has learned by sitting down and hearing the stories of other dads. He also sets the table for wh…
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Success Redefined: A Skilled Mom's Perspective with Sonya Reeser
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Sometimes date nights are the thing to do. Other times, its sitting down with your wife to do a podcast on her perspective of becoming The Skilled Mom. On this episode of The Skilled Dad podcast, Zach is joined by his wife Sonya. A multi-talented swiss army type of a woman, Sonya sits down with us and shares some of her tips on bucking the seasonal…
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The Value of Dirty Hands and Bumper Stickers with Alex Stern
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Some things are harder than we anticipate. Many things are a lot easier than we think. Sometimes, the best way to find out is to roll up the sleeves, challenge yourself, and dive in to figure it out. In the era of desk jobs and virtual worlds, being able to retain that tangible creative goodness falls to the wayside and we can miss out on learning …
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Things Worth Fightin' For with Harrison Conley
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It's easy to stand against something, but often harder to stand for it. As dads and parents, one of the biggest things we are for, is our kids. So what can we equip them with and instill in them to help them walk that road to a healthy future? Some of the pieces may look different for each of us, but there are commonalities that we can both share a…
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Faith, Patience, and a Power Drill with Greg Reeser
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What would you ask your dad if you invited him for a conversation on your podcast? Well, we should have asked you this question before Zach invited his own dad on to The Skilled Dad podcast. On this episode of The Skilled Dad podcast, Zach sits down with Greg Reeser to tap into the opportunity to get his dad behind a mic and learn a different persp…
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Just A Little Better Than Before with P.J. Simmons
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Many of us are competitive. Competition is healthy and can be a great motivator. Who, however, are you competing against? Whether in dad mode, business mode, or whatever mode you are in, do you find yourself competing against something else? Who or what you are competing against can make a drastic difference in your success and we tap into this ide…
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If Not You, Then Who? Perspectives From a SWAT Dad with Brian Graf
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Provide. Prepare. Protect. As dads, that's a big part of our duty. Our guest on this episode, Brian Graf, demonstrates that above and beyond at home and in his community as a law enforcement office and member of the S.W.A.T. team. Brian sits down with, Zach and shares some of his stories and learnings both as a dad, veteran, and law enforcement off…
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Not Battin' 1000, But Still Swingin' with Payton Junkin
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Not all of us make it to the Major League, but many of us have spent time on the fields in the Little Leagues. Regardless of the type of field, rink, or court, you have frequented, there are transferable concepts and shared experiences we all share as parents. On this episode of The Skilled Dad podcast, Zach is joined by Payton Junkin, a dad of thr…
Keep calm and dad on! You've probably heard the original phrase, "Keep calm and carry on" which was coined in England and used as a motivational slogan in preparation for WWII. Well, in this episode we are adopting and adapting that slogan and it fits in many ways. In this episode Zach sits down with James Austin, a dad of three boys, who has a thr…
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Being Man Enough To Face 'Em with Jake Smith Jr.
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Have you heard of the duck on the pond? Calm on top of the water and cranking like a madman under the surface? We have talked to a lot of guys about this concept and found that this is a shared sentiment among many. Feelings stir up a lot of feelings and Jake Smith Jr. explains his take on why they aren't what you may think. On this episode Zach si…
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Everything Is Equal When Launched Off A Snowmobile With An Epic Beard with Josh Turner
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Episode Summary: Josh Turner is a leader, husband, dad, and man focused on helping equip other men. He made it his job when he started the 10Ten Project. Josh also knows what it is like to work as a dad with a child that has a very rare disease and finds ways to create their connection and provide for her needs. Whether it his epic beard, his futur…
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How To Get A Biker Gang Of Six to Do Chores with Zach McCann
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Episode Summary: When you go from one to two kids, it can be a transition. When you go from two to three, you are officially outnumbered. So what does it look like when you have six? Zach McCann joins us on this episode of The Skilled Dad Podcast to give us an inside look on exactly that. Zach has a great story and we only have time for a small por…
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First Day of School, Capes & Mini Vans, and Kicking Cancer's.... with Jon French
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As dads we face a lot of things. Some of these things are bigger than others. On this episode, Zach sits down with Jon French, who is a dad, husband, and leader with a powerful story that is set out to bring hope to others. We hit on things like what to do when faced with the question of considering a mini-van, how to set the expectations with midd…
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Skill Clip - Living With A Macro & Micro Perspective
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The Skilled Dad Podcast CLIP From Episode Three with Mark Hamilton How often do we go after the mountain and miss the stream on the way? Whether it be a vacation, a weekend, or whatever you have your sights set on, what are the things you might be missing? This clip is a portion of a conversation with Mark Hamilton and hits on a tool that they use …
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Macro vs. Micro Adventures (and a charging moose) with Mark Hamilton
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Every time we ventured into the mountains to chase Elk, we found more stories than big game. Mark Hamilton joins Zach to recount the lessons we have learned from our shared stories as friends, adventurers, and dads. We look at Parkinson's Law and how time is filled with something good or something else. And Mark drops a paradigm shifter that his ki…
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Homemade Spears & Listening Ears with Justin Meeker
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We dive into the pool in this conversation around raising boys, the concept of emotional availability, and what NOT to do if your son falls into a river. Justin Meeker is a father, husband, business leader, and a lot of fun to be around. His story has some powerful takeaways to take to heart. Join our conversation and see what you can learn, engage…
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017: Amandeep Sidhu on turning tragedy into opportunity at The Sikh Coalition, creating consensus and finding allies, and building a portfolio of causes
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It's inspiring to hear the origin of The Sikh Coalition in the aftermath of 9/11 and the disproportional impact on the Sikh community. But it's all the more remarkable to hear how Winston & Strawn partner Amandeep Sidhu and his cofounders built an organization around consensus-building causes that benefit multiple communities. And how Amandeep did …
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The Power of Moments, Affirmation, & Arrows with Jason Kimbrow
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WARNING: In this episode there is brief discussion of experience with the loss of a child. If you have experienced this before, please be aware that this will come up and proceed in the best way that you see fit. Jason Kimbrow is a husband, dad of four, and dang fun guy to be around. Jason is also a strong leader and has made an impact on many peop…
Seven years ago, Matt Cass and I were both preparing to become dads and were looking for resources. We couldn't find many geared toward dads, so we thought we would make one. We didn't... So for the first episode of The Skilled Dad it is only right that we sit down with Matt to discuss his story, learnings, and thoughts around what he would share w…
Welcome to The Skilled Dad Podcast. On this show we sit down with dads from all over to hear their story, learn from their experience, lessons, and wins, and apply our takeaways so that we can equip the next generation for success. We cover topics related to being a man, husband, and dad from the dad perspective. Their stories are powerful and so i…
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016: Avaneesh Marwaha on carrying out the goals he wrote on a legal pad at 25, the #1 skill lawyers need to develop now, and what betting on yourself feels like
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As the CEO of Litera, Avaneesh Marwaha is responsible for setting the pace of innovation at a leading legaltech company. So when Avaneesh shared some of the goals he set for himself at 25 that he's still carrying out at 40, I had to dig in to learn more. A company like Litera has a powerful lens on the legal industry and where it's headed. So we sp…
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015: Kenneth Anand on writing the book on sneaker law, the returns to focusing on individuality, and lessons learned from Kanye
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When I was introduced to Kenneth Anand, I was equal parts excited and anxious. I'm no more than a casual fan of Kanye's work and I've never been into streetwear. But how could I say no to meeting the ex-GC of Yeezy?Kenneth and I ended up having a sprawling conversation about his new book Sneaker Law and how it departs from traditional legal caseboo…
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014: Manik Suri on the alpha of inner confidence, the law clinic origin of his cold chain technology company, and renewable sources of internal energy
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It's hard to picture a better time to grow a cold chain technology company like Therma, and it's even harder to picture the legal clinic origins of the business. Manik Suri has made a career out of synthesizing surprising insights and finding talent to partner with. In this episode we discuss what Manik learned from a friend that ended up as a pres…
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013: Judge Matthew Kennelly on how he manages his docket, how new ideas spread among judges, and the interesting implications of lifetime tenure
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Federal judges are fascinating because they resolve high stakes matters addressing a wide swath of issues touching on every aspect of society. And because of their limited resources and the 30-some new cases they get a month in a busy court like the Northern District of Illinois, they have to become experts at building systems for making decisions.…
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012: Chief Judge James Holderman on lessons from growing up on a farm, the hardest task he had on the bench, and how he'd change federal litigation
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I'm thrilled to share this interview Chief Judge James Holderman (ret.) formerly of the Northern District and now a mediator at JAMS ADR. Externing for Judge Holderman in law school was an inflection point in my legal development, and I feel like I've been riding that wave ever since. It's rare to get a chance to sit with a federal judge and explor…
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011: Archit Shah on creating legal solutions for Robinhood, misconceptions about fintech, and yes Gamestop
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When Archit and I planned to do this episode in the new year, we didn't quite expect this much attention on Robinhood. We explore Archit's arc from the first lawyer at Robinhood to general counsel. We talked about the lessons learned from building a team of dozens of lawyers, and how he approached the novel legal and regulatory issues along the way…
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010: Megha Parekh on how strengths can become weaknesses, why perfectionism isn't the goal, and being unapologetically yourself
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I didn't expect to interview someone at another Florida sports franchise so soon, but I'm glad I had a chance to talk to Megha Parekh, Chief Legal Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars. One of the most interesting themes from the conversation was around work-life integration and the systems she's used to foster it in herself and others. There were in…
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009: Kunal Patel on the future of South Asian creatives, lessons from working with celebrity musicians, and how to ignore a title
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Kunal Patel and I something less of a conversation and more of a jam session. We explored his career as a creative and a lawyer to creatives and the multi-year grit it took to land the roles he took on. I don't know how many lawyers once drove for Uber or took a paralegal role to get a foot in the door at the right company. We also explored his amb…
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008: Bilal Zaidi on the benefits of concentrating your forces, insights from interviewing top creators, and a revelatory glass of pomegranate juice in Lahore
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Bilal Zaidi is the host of one of my favorite podcasts, Creator Lab. We explored the genesis of his podcast and the connections it drew between his influences from Pakistani, the UK, and the US. We dove into some of the patterns Bilal has discerned from interviewing CEOs, investors, and writers. We also compared experiences growing up Pakistani in …
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007: Ashwin Krishnan on the future of sports as entertainment, bootstrapping his role as general counsel, and reflections on Miami's past and future
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You probably know more about baseball than me, but I'm glad I had a chance to learn a little about the business of the game with Ashwin Krishnan, General Counsel of the Miami Marlins. As soon as you start talking with him, you can tell he's built differently than other attorneys - there's no jargon and he's high-energy. It was fascinating to hear a…
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006: Sachin Shivaram on how Atlas Shrugged led him to steel, the advantages of being an outsider, and what's special about Wisconsin
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Sachin Shivaram is CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co. I was fascinated with Sachin's journey that started with every credential imaginable and led him to running an aluminum foundry in Manitowoc, WI. We talked about the surprising revelation he had from reading Atlas Shrugged that led him to the steel industry, a panic moment when hosting Joe Bi…
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005: Avanti Bakane on how to collect people, how to find allies, and why should you never stress over good intentions
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Avanti Bakane is a partner at Gordon Rees. I've known Avanti for some years now, and I've been consistently impressed with her ability to collect and connect people. I sat down with Avanti to discuss her people-driven approach to her career and what she's learned about building allies and how to manage by playing to your team's strengths. Avanti is…
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004: Rudhir Krishtel on finding true autonomy, book learning vs. experiential changes, and how a pair of red Jordans changed his life
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Rudhir Kristhel is the founder of Krishtel Coaching and a former attorney. We started the conversation talking about how his beard helped me strike out on his own and ended it with Rudhir's three-part framework for how to think about growing relationships. The theme of this conversation is how to tune in to yourself to be a better player in the gam…
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003: Vivek Jayaram on building for creatives, diversity of thought in practice, and getting clients on Craigslist
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Vivek is founder of Jayaram Law. He went from biglaw to opening his own firm in the depth of a recession, which now has three offices and is growing. We talked about how much of his growth has come from a core insight around aligning the legal work to clientele and firm culture. That lead to some interesting conversation about how to think about di…
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002: Vineet Shahani on politics as VC, career home runs v. singles, and the benefits of taking a pay cut
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Vineet and I talked about: picking the right narrative for your career career home runs v. singles politics as venture capital how to make losses as useful as wins the benefits of taking a pay cutBy Khurram Naik
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Skills for an Inclusive Economic Recovery
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Host Rachel Unruh talks with National Skills Coalition CEO Andy Van Kleunen about the state of our workforce, the lessons we've learned from the recessions of our distant - and not-so-distant - past, and how National Skills Coalition envisions an inclusive economic recovery that benefits every worker and every industry in the post-pandemic economy.…
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001: Adam Gill on trading Chinese microcaps for fun and profit, creating opportunities by publishing, and how to get in the flow
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Learn more about Adam at https://www.glscap.com/our-team/ Learn more about Khurram at https://www.naik.co.By Khurram Naik
Juliet Ellis of SFPUC and Elizabeth Toups of JVS join us to talk about their efforts – which started long before the pandemic hit – to rethink the water utility workforce in the San Francisco Bay Area and how they're reshaping the workforce pipeline into a staple of the communities they serve. Support the show…
Success with containing Covid-19 has been linked to investments in contact tracing in countries around the world. With the more than 33 million workers that have filed new unemployment claims in the past two months – and millions more that were out of the labor market before the pandemic – investing in contact tracing capacity is not only essential…
With unemployment numbers rising to near record levels as a result of Covid-19, a substantial investment in rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure could be necessary for reinvigorating our economy and creating new jobs. For a clearer perspective on what a significant investment in infrastructure would mean for our economy - and what it would need t…
Many job training and adult education programs at community-based nonprofit organizations and community colleges have had to move to digital learning in response to Covid-19. But that transition has been complicated by the inequities in digital infrastructure, access, and literacy faced by program participants… as well as the instructors tasked wit…
