December 20, 2017 Fathers Building Futures in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is using jobs to break a vicious cycle of incarceration. Nearly half of all inmates in New Mexico return to prison. But through Fathers Building Futures, 3 out of 4 stay out of prison and keep jobs that allow them to support their families. This video is part of a …
September 26, 2017 The average cost of child care in New Mexico is nearly half of a minimum-wage worker’s income. With one in four children living in poverty in the state, child care providers like Sylvia Vasquez have to learn to navigate public funding, which accounts for nearly 50 percent of the industry’s revenue. For Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs this can prove …
To reach the goal of creating 10,000 new, living wage jobs by 2025 we must change the game. Not only do we need more companies to start and grow here, we also have to ensure that Albuquerque has the skilled workforce it needs for these companies to thrive. This is the spot where economic development and education meet. And now, …
