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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • New York City Employment and Training Coalition Seeks Executive Director

    Started in 1997 as a volunteer organization and incorporated in 2001, the New York City Employment and Training Coalition is the only membership organization focused exclusively on workforce development in New York City. The organization currently boasts 180+ members comprised of community-based organizations, community colleges, proprietary schools, union affiliated training programs. Now in our 20th

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  • Boston Ujima Project Seeks Ujima Capital Fund Manager

    Ujima Project is seeking a full time Fund Manager to help launch and lead Ujima’s innovative community-controlled investment fund. The Fund Manager will have a balance of investment analysis and / or management experience, a commitment to social and economic justice, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse communities. The Ujima Capital Fund will

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  • We Own It Seeks Digital Director

    This position will be the CEO of Digital Organizing in a startup environment.  The Digital Director is responsible for setting up and running We Own It’s Digital Department in order to support volunteer and professional grassroots organizers in the field. About We Own It We Own It is building the national network for cooperative member

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  • New Labor Forum Highlights: June 12th, 2017

    The New Labor Forum has launched a bi-weekly newsletter on current topics in labor, curated by the some of the most insightful scholars and activists in the labor world today. Check out some highlights from the latest edition below. With this installment of Highlights from New Labor Forum, we draw your attention to a roundup of notable books and

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