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Accelerating financial health for garment workers

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A key driver of income inequality in the United States is disparate access to high-quality jobs. Many workers, especially those without traditional four-year college degrees, are virtually shut out of opportunities that offer not just strong wages but also opportunities for career advancement and economic mobility. In this article, WorkRise discusses its approach through sectoral employment programs, which train jobseekers for employment in high-growth, high-opportunity industries.

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