By Kanika Cousine The time has come for young people to take their rightful seat at the table. As the founder of Journey of A Dreamer INC., I’ve seen firsthand the incredible leadership, passion and vision that youth bring to their communities. But far too often, their voices go unheard and their contributions are overlooked. […]
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invests in West Baltimore as tenant in The Village at Mondawmin
On Jan. 23 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, announced plans to lease approximately 20,000 square feet of space at The Village at Mondawmin at Mondawmin Mall. The move is designed to double down on their investment in West Baltimore and workforce development initiatives. “We believe anchor institutions in […]
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Baltimore Together Summit makes the case for youth apprenticeships
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com An integral component of the city’s current economic development strategy, Baltimore Together is building a stronger workforce system. To achieve this, the plan pushes for a more robust integration of the school and labor systems—advocating for greater apprenticeship and employment opportunities for youth. During Baltimore Development Corp.’s Baltimore […]
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Congressional Black Caucus leaders examine national electric vehicle program and workforce development opportunities for Black contractors
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When President Biden signed the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (ILJA) in 2021, much of the legislation addressed greener, more accessible transportation for all. The bill not only included the largest federal, public transit investment, $89.9 billion, in U.S. history, it sets aside $7.5 billion to […]