Each month in our Employment Impact Update, we share key findings, trends, detailed maps and analysis based on BLS monthly employment data to help you understand what’s happening to rural economies.
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To create inclusive rural prosperity, rural opportunity also has to be inclusive across race and gender. Contrary to popular perception, rural America is far less white than stereotypes suggest, and rural racial disparities often exceed urban gaps.
As is the case with many successful rural entrepreneurs, the path from potential to product was paved with the help of many people in Josh’s community.
Each month in our Employment Impact Update, we share key findings, trends, detailed maps and analysis based on BLS monthly employment data to help you understand what’s happening to rural economies.
Now is a moment where we need to think big and to work collaboratively in solving the geographic economic challenges of our country. Forming a strong community of practice is a great place to start.
We believe identifying and helping rural workers of all backgrounds move up the rungs of the digital skilling and employment ladder is essential in closing the rural tech gap while also closing the gap in tech job openings.