A coalition of labor and community organizations is transforming a former Uptown YWCA into the Rise Up Center, a 70,000-square-foot job training hub designed to move BIPOC workers into middle-class union careers.
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Posted inFinance
Bank of America invests in the Twin Cities workforce, one career at a time
Bank of America invested $310,000 in Twin Cities workforce programs in 2025, partnering with EMERGE Community Development and Genesys Works to connect residents with stable careers and livable wages.
Posted inOpinion
The future of work
Future of work workforce equity is the focus of this OIC of America opinion piece on preparing historically overlooked communities to lead in the age of automation and AI.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
W&W Protection
W&W Protection is more than a security firm. Founder Will Dinga built it to offer men with complicated pasts a shot at stability, growth, and leadership — proving that one opportunity can change everything.
Posted inLocal & State
Ex-offenders prepare for workplace re-entry with new program and clothes
Ex-offenders returning to the community after prison can benefit from a two-week training program offered by the Power of People Leadership Institute.