Byron AugusteinOpportunityatWorkInvesting in STARs: My Reflections on MacKenzie Scott’s Milestone Gift to Opportunity@WorkWhen I co-founded Opportunity@Work 7 years ago, we saw many signs of a disconnect in the U.S. labor market. Across the country, I’d heard…Jul 16Jul 16
Byron AugusteinOpportunityatWorkIt’s Been One Year Since the Economic Shutdown. What Have We Learned Since?In March 2020, the pandemic changed the labor market for all — how can we change it now for STARs?Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Byron AugusteAn Appreciation: Carolyn Coffin Bloomfield (April 1930-April 2020)Carolyn Coffin Bloomfield — mother to Bob, Jim, Brooks, Emily, Elizabeth and Don Bloomfield; wife to Dr. Richard Bloomfield; voracious…Apr 6, 20202Apr 6, 20202
Byron AugusteinOpportunityatWorkWhat Happens After America Graduates From High School?Millions of students earned their high school diplomas this month. And as the caps and gowns are packed away, another generation will…Jul 8, 20191Jul 8, 20191
Byron AugusteinOpportunityatWorkFailing By Degrees: Why College Grads Need Non-College Grads To SucceedCollege graduates and those preparing their children for future careers are increasingly anxious about their prospects. A recent…Mar 21, 2019Mar 21, 2019
Byron AugusteinOpportunityatWorkLow Wage, Not Low Skill: Why Devaluing Our Workers MattersDuring a recent hotel stay, I had a conversation about how staff divides gratuities with the gentleman who brought my room service. It…Feb 13, 20191Feb 13, 20191
Byron AugusteinBiden ForumFuture of work: Don’t blame the tools, fix the rulesBy Byron G. Auguste (CEO and Co-Founder, Opportunity@Work)Sep 5, 2018Sep 5, 2018
Byron AugusteinOpportunityatWorkSkills And Tomorrow’s Jobs Report: The Usual SuspectsAll ready for “Jobs Day” tomorrow? During my two years in the White House advising President Obama on jobs and economic policy, the first…Jul 11, 2018Jul 11, 2018
Byron AugusteinOpportunityatWork“We the People”: My brief reflection on President Obama’s final State of the UnionReflecting on President Obama’s final State of the Union Address last night, I’m very proud to have been able to serve our country…Jan 13, 2016Jan 13, 2016