Co-Location In The Mountain West

This policy document analyzes how Utah and New Mexico can strengthen workforce development and reform land trust policies to support renewable energy co-location at the state level.

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Youth Full Employment

This document explored the impact of COVID-19 unemployment aid on young adults in New Jersey, focusing on how financial stability fostered career transitions and improved job satisfaction. It utilized survey data to analyze the effects of financial support on negotiating better job terms, transitioning to new careers, and even starting businesses, drawing parallels to models like Sweden's Rehn-Meidner framework. This research examined an underexplored intersection in academia and public policy by shedding light on the nuanced role of financial aid in shaping labor market dynamics and empowering youth employment decisions during a global crisis.

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Dual Enrollment Options in NYC

This document directly relates to my work at FPWA, where I engaged in policy advocacy to prevent students from falling through the cracks in their transition from high school to CUNY/SUNY institutions. At FPWA, I worked with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to analyze educational access and retention barriers, particularly for students from low-income and marginalized backgrounds. My role involved stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and policy recommendations to help shape initiatives that support equitable access to higher education. The Dual Enrollment programs outlined in this document align with those efforts by offering structured pathways to college success, reinforcing the importance of policies that bridge the gap between high school and higher education.

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