Economists and public policy experts estimate that, if current trends in higher education continue, California will experience a skills gap of 1.1 million college-educated workers by 2030. Clearly, the future of our state’s economy is dependent on a skilled workforce....
For youth of all backgrounds, the future can look bright with the right support and influences. But research makes clear that students from low-income families are statistically much less likely to attend college and attain a living-wage career. A 2016 study by...
For decades, public health experts have been studying techniques for expanding healthy choices and decreasing risky behavior in an effort to improve overall community health. But attention is now increasingly shifting to something often overlooked when considering...
It’s a great combination of sports, fun, volunteerism, and charity. Every home game this season for the Ontario Fury professional soccer team at Citizens Business Bank Arena has become an opportunity for fans to make a difference while having a great time at the game....
The room was buzzing with energy. Children were filling the community center and waiting expectantly for the night’s festivities to begin. It was the annual holiday event for residents of the Rancho Verde apartments in Rancho Cucamonga – a favorite for these families...
I was sixteen years old and eager to find my first job. After heading to the nearby mall, I had collected several applications to complete for a variety of positions. Name, address, work history, Social Security number, skills, and so many other questions had to be...
