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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.

  • TWO CUNY SLU Students Make City & State’s 2021 Labor 40 Under 40 List

    City & State’s Labor 40 Under 40 highlights an impressive array of rising stars in labor and this year the list includes two CUNY SLU students: Olando Marlon Charles who is pursuing a certificate in Labor Relations and Bradley Kolb, a student in the master’s in labor studies program. Olando works as the CHOW program…

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  • URBAN UPBOUND OPENING FOR A P/T BUSINESS SUPPORT COORDINATOR

    Urban Upbound Business Innovation Services Job Title: PT Business Support Coordinator; 25 hours per week Founded in 2004, Urban Upbound is dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty in New York City public housing and other low-income neighborhoods. We provide underserved youth and adults with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic prosperity and self-sufficiency…

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  • URBAN UPBOUND SEEKS A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN OFFICER

    As the first community credit union to serve Queens in over three decades, the Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union(FCU),located in Long Island City works with a strong team ethic in conjunction with Urban Upbound staff to achieve our mission to break cycles of poverty in public housing communities by providing residents with the tools and…

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  • DEMOCRACY AT WORKS INSTITUTE (DAWI) HAS AN OPENING FOR A BUSINESS TRANSFERS PROGRAM MANGER

    Democracy at Work Institute (DAWI) seeks an experienced, self-directed and collaborative person to join our dynamic national organization. Our core work is supporting the expansion of democratic employee ownership of business as a strategy for racial, gender and economic equity. About the Job The Business Transfers Program Manager leads DAWI’s collaborative national work to support…

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