Trump administration finally releases $300M in job program funding for low-income seniors — after thousands were left to struggle

On Sept. 30, the Department of Labor (DOL) finally authorized the release of more than $300 million in funding for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), after holding out for ...
WFLA News Channel 8

Summer Hires Program aimed at helping low-income, underserved youth with employment

TAMPA, Fla., (WFLA) – Career Source Tampa Bay is striving to give young adults workplace experiences they might now otherwise get. If you are between the ages of 15 and 24, you can apply for their ...
Newsweek

I Regret Living in Low-Income Housing. The System Feels Rigged

In 2022, I moved into a low-income housing unit in Michigan. Living here comes with its own set of challenges, primarily due to the way rent is calculated. My rent is determined based on 30 percent of ...
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Why the College Premium Is Shrinking for Low-Income Students

Attending college once provided a similar payoff for students regardless of their parents’ income, but that’s no longer the case, according to a new working paper published on Monday by the National ...