A San Antonio program offers a rare American success story in helping workers attain better lives. Its guiding principle: “We will not let them fail.” Source: NYT > Business – Nelson D. Schwartz
The Nordic Model May Be the Best Cushion Against Capitalism. Can It Survive Immigration?
Swedes have long been willing to pay high taxes for a generous social safety net. But that willingness is being tested by an influx of refugees. Source: NYT > Business – Peter S. Goodman
They Were Promised Coding Jobs in Appalachia. Now They Say It Was a Fraud.
Mined Minds came into West Virginia espousing a certain dogma, fostered in the world of start-ups and TED Talks. Students found an erratic operation. Source: NYT > Business – CAMPBELL ROBERTSON
Where the Good Jobs Are
For people without a college degree, finding work that offers decent pay can be a challenge. The solution may require a change in scenery. Source: NYT > Business – EDUARDO PORTER
A Well-Meaning Job Training Bill That May Hurt More Than Help
It could set off a new wave of exploitation by the same for-profit colleges that have already wasted billions of taxpayer dollars. Source: NYT > Business – KEVIN CAREY