#economic-mobility

#economic-mobility

In our region, transportation is key for our students to achieve their educational goals. With our partner from VVTA, we will guarantee that transportation is not an obstacle. BCC is creating a route for success for all the students.

The immigrant poverty rate fluctuates, but it has been rising in recent years, especially since the pandemic, reaching 22.4% for all immigrants in 2024.

Today, small-business lifeblood is being squeezed by private equity firms that target local businesses to eliminate competitors, control markets, and raise prices.

The State of New York has expanded the Veterans Tuition Award program to include noncombat veterans, recognizing the contributions of all military service members.

It's a highly competitive market right now, hiring is down by 7%, and this is one of the largest graduating classes of college students that we've seen in a long time.

Skillpoint Alliance exemplifies how job training programs can redirect lives by connecting individuals with promising career paths in skilled trades, changing their economic circumstances.