Inspiring Collaboration in Denver At Opportunity Nation, we are all about cross-sector collaboration. We believe the toughest challenges our communities face cannot be solved by a single program or one
Joshua Dickson, Director (Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Commerce) On Monday, the U.S. Department of Commerce joined the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Mile
Opportunity Leaders are a national network of advocates who have personal experience with barriers to advancement in America. They are dedicated to removing obstacles for others and expanding upward mobility in
Iowa's largest community college tackles the skills gap and leads statewide push to advance economic mobility Inspired by the first National Opportunity Summit in November 2011, Rob Denson, President of Des
Tommy Cornelis, Reporter DES MOINES, Iowa – Civic, education, nonprofit and political leaders from across Central Iowa participated in Opportunity in Iowa: Closing the Gaps Between Youth and Economic Success,
Opportunity Nation shares key stories that explore opportunity-related issues in powerful, provocative ways. Many of these articles and op-eds include new data and research on key economic, educational, social and
Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, in which he called expanding economic opportunity and mobility the “defining issue of our time,” opportunity is once again in the spotlight
We all know that the economy is in a tough place for millions of Americans, with stagnating wages and upward mobility. The latest jobs numbers are disheartening. If you’re up
Staff Iowa has moved from seventh to sixth on the Opportunity Nation Index state rankings. The index uses data on jobs, economy, education, community health and civic life to measure
Sammy Mack, Education Reporter Florida doesn’t offer as much opportunity to its young people as other states do, according to new research from Opportunity Nation. The bipartisan organization compiles an index of
