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Cara Plus provides content – including articles, how-to guides, and effective practices on workforce development and inclusive employment to support our partners’ work. Browse our library to find useful resources.
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An Investment in Career Readiness is a Step Toward Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
The following op-ed was first published in Crain’s Chicago Business. The persistent racial wealth gap in the U.S. continues to…
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Tension On The Front Lines: Low-Wage Workers Want Higher Pay And More Training, Not Bigger Titles.
The following piece was first published in Forbes. Low-wage workers drove the record voluntary quit rates that defined the early days of…
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1 in 3 U.S. Adults Has a Record. Give Them a Fresh Start.
Learn how government, business and community leaders can help clear pathways for people with criminal backgrounds to be fairly considered…
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Set to End, Organizations Work to Bridge Employment Gap
Click here to view the full article and video Unemployment has been a major issue throughout the pandemic. Stay-at-home orders…
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Cara Collective CEO Talks State of the Labor Market with TD Ameritrade Network
Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, President and CEO of Cara Collective, discusses the state of the U.S labor market, as well…
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Making a Difference: Chicago Clothing Drive Looks For Professional Wear
A Chicago giving drive is looking for professional wear to donate to an organization that provides clothing to communities in…
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Transcending the Digital Divide
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Transcending the Digital Divide
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What Talent Are You Missing Out On? | New York Times
Best Failures with Social Enterprises | REDF
Our Country’s Talent Lies with Essential Workers | Crain’s Chicago
Always Essential | Chicago Tribune
How to Fuel a Courageous National Movement | Medium
What Does Progress Look Like? | Stand Together
