Women make up the majority of postsecondary students and degree earners, but many still find themselves funneled into careers with low pay and little opportunity for advancement.
In a new brief, we explore the importance of older adults in the workforce and opportunities to bolster this part of Colorado's economy.
Colorado has already taken some action to develop its own unique universal portable benefits system, but we can, and must, do more. Learning from other states can help.
The people who care for and teach our kids and support the needs of our aging loved ones are as much a part of our economy as those who benefit from these services.
What's being done and what can be done to strengthen Colorado's early childhood care and education workforce?
High-quality early childhood education is crucial and not possible without supporting the educators who provide this care.
For-profit schools reflect another flaw in the higher education system, thanks to their negative impact on the student debt crisis.
Our research shows a higher local minimum wage in Denver would likely help over 116,000 workers. Find out more in our latest brief.
Minimal regulation over student loan servicers and lax administration of payment plans are worsening the student debt crisis.
The impacts on higher education and labor markets, as well as the financial well-being of future generations reflect the scale of the student debt crisis.
