Everyone deserves a fair shot at building a successful career, but a significant number of workers — especially people of color and those with lower incomes — face structural inequities that make it difficult to access the right information, training, and support.

They also lack the social capital that is often necessary to tap into career pathways. Institutions responsible for providing career services and training often lack the resources and coordination needed to guide people toward good jobs and keep up with rapidly evolving industry demands.

As a result, many workers struggle to find clear pathways to economic mobility.