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Jobs for the Future: Prosperity and Equity via a Learn-to-Work Approach

6 min read - I sat down recently to chat with with Dr. Kyle Hartung, Associate Vice President at Jobs for the Future (JFF). For nearly 40 years, JFF has been driving transformation of the American workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Dr. Hartung shared a variety of important insights about the workforce and education landscape: Lydia Logan: How would you describe what your organization does, and why it’s unique? Kyle: JFF focuses on five key areas where we…

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The answer to address water scarcity and quality: technology

3 min read - Connecting water & agriculture Water is an essential part of life. Its fundamental role in every person’s life is such that the United Nations recognizes access to water as a human right. However, although water covers 70% of the planet, more than 1 billion people worldwide don’t have proper access to a water supply. In addition, over 2 billion people experience water scarcity for one month every year. Lack of access to this vital natural resource can lead to many…

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The value of giving back: Honoring IBM volunteers around the world

2 min read - IBM’s Volunteer Excellence Awards have been presented annually by our Chairman and CEO since 2005. Today, I’m honored to announce the 15 winners of the 2021 IBM Volunteer Excellence Awards and the impact of their accomplishments. This is the first year I’ve worked on this remarkable program and I’m so excited to recognize these IBMers who exemplify our shared values through their volunteer efforts. Each of the 15 winners will earn a $10,000 (USD) grant, which will be used to…

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Investing in the future of work: How IBM is tackling the credentials dilemma

3 min read - This week I had the pleasure of participating in JFF Horizons, where I spoke about the importance of a skills-first approach to workforce development. This is something my team and I work on every day at IBM because we’re committed to investing in the future of work, with a focus on underrepresented communities. It was inspiring to hear from many other thought-leaders who are championing this movement and some IBM partners who are helping us drive progress in developing the…

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