Michelle Burris
@michellepburris.bsky.social
Excited to be on here. A fellow at The Century Foundation. Writes about inclusive workforce development and talent creation in communities of color. Views and opinions are my own.
Check out this commentary with alarming infographics. My colleagues @aimstettner.bsky.social + @lfevalle.bsky.social describe how The Trump administration’s first 100 days have been traumatic for American families and regressive for policies towards economic mobility.
Americans crave an economy with lower cost of living, a secure retirement and steady family-sustaining wages. @lfevalle.bsky.social and I lay out five hard numbers that show we are getting further away from this goal after #100days of Trump tcf.org/content/comm...
100 Days of Chaos: Rising Prices, Falling Markets, and Suffering Families
President Trump came into office with a promise to boost the economy and lower prices for families, pledging that “A vote for Trump means your groceries
tcf.org
April 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Check out this commentary with alarming infographics. My colleagues @aimstettner.bsky.social + @lfevalle.bsky.social describe how The Trump administration’s first 100 days have been traumatic for American families and regressive for policies towards economic mobility.
New Publication: "Without liveable wages and flexible schedules to pursue additional education and training, many workers find themselves trapped in low-wage jobs with no viable pathway to career advancement." Check out my new co-authored piece.
WIOA is America’s federal workforce program, offering job training, career support, & regional labor market planning.
Still, many workers are trapped in low-wage jobs with no pathway to advancement. Here’s how to reform the WIOA, from Emily McGrath and @michellepburris.bsky.social.
Still, many workers are trapped in low-wage jobs with no pathway to advancement. Here’s how to reform the WIOA, from Emily McGrath and @michellepburris.bsky.social.
Why Job Quality Is Critical to Successful Workforce Training
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) serves as the nation’s primary federal workforce development framework, providing job seekers with
tcf.org
April 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
New Publication: "Without liveable wages and flexible schedules to pursue additional education and training, many workers find themselves trapped in low-wage jobs with no viable pathway to career advancement." Check out my new co-authored piece.