CITY STARTUP LABS PROGRAM EVALUATION OF “WHAT WORKS” – CLASS OF 2017

The following is an EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of the City Startup Labs Program Evaluation of “What Works” for the Class of 2017 (from Sept 2017 to March 2018). The entire assessment was prepared by Madison Multicultural Educational Solutions, LLC (led by Jordan Starck – CSL Class of 2014). The purpose of this study is to determine whether the approach/method […]

BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and Forum for Community Solutions held a roundtable discussion to explore the challenges of young adults in the labor market. The conversation highlighted ideas for expanding meaningful volunteer, on-the-job learning, and entrepreneurship opportunities to help our newest generation of workers gain the experiences and skills they need to be […]

HOPE FOR US ECONOMY: YOUNG BLACK MEN AS ENTREPRENEURS

The Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com   Lawrence Carpenter knew he always had an entrepreneurial spirit, but he was in the wrong business – the business of selling drugs.   After his second stint in prison, it became clear to him: “I made mistakes in my life, and I didn’t want to spend the rest […]

VENTURING BEYOND THE GATES

Facilitating Successful Reentry with Entrepreneurship   Promoting self-employment among people coming home from prison will be challenging; it will require creativity, perseverance and the ability of professionals across fields to break down cultural barriers to build productiverelationships.   As the nation struggles to address the social and economic consequences of mass incarceration, entrepreneurship has emerged […]