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We are not a technology platform. We’re a movement. Aligning an ecosystem of passionate and innovative organizations helping workers to take charge of their careers. Each does its own work and together we can make global impact.

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The bottom-line benefits of second chance hiring

Hiring someone with a criminal record provides an employer with a determined, reliable worker in a time of labor shortages across industries.

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Looking for high-opportunity careers? These lists and a little advice can help.

While many factors affect what a person decides to study, for many learners none is more important...

The bottom-line benefits of second chance hiring

At a time when labor shortages threaten critical industries like health services, manufacturing, and waste disposal, an able and...

Will gen AI cause job loss? It depends on whether it augments or automates human labor, a new MIT study suggests.

New technologies can profoundly affect work. They can alter occupations and create new ones. They can generate...

Advance your career with free and low-cost online courses from MIT Open Learning

Learning new skills doesn’t have to break the bank. No matter which industry you work in, MIT...

Global Opportunity Forum celebrates two years of research and engagement

While public interest in workforce skills may have peaked during the pandemic, upskilling remains as relevant as...

Open Learning crosses paths with economic development

GOF releases two advanced manufacturing courses in the Philippines Many leaders across the world hope to grow...

Listen: Strada’s Stephen Moret on democratizing access to education and opportunity

The president & CEO of Strada Education Foundation on aligning post-secondary education, economic mobility, and labor market...

Why do people change careers? The GOF is analyzing massive employment history data to find answers.

Increasingly, people working today are more likely to change careers and reskill more often throughout their lifespan...

How can we build green skills to achieve sustainability goals? New LinkedIn report lays a foundation.

According to a recent report from LinkedIn, global demand for green skills grew by 9.2% per year...

Podcast: How artificial intelligence can help American workers

Labor economist David Autor’s research shows how historically, technological advances hurt the incomes of middle- and working-class...

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