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Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in Georgia’s Economy

Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in Georgia’s Economy

Gov. Nathan Deal signed H.B. 879 into law, establishing a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize high school graduates who have attained proficiency in at least one language in addition to English. The bill’s passage coincides with the release of a New American Economy research brief, “Language Diversity and… Read More

Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in Georgia’s Economy

Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in Georgia’s Economy

Gov. Nathan Deal signed H.B. 879 into law, establishing a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize high school graduates who have attained proficiency in at least one language in addition to English. The bill’s passage coincides with the release of a New American Economy research brief, “Language Diversity and… Read More

Removing Barriers to Higher Education: The Economic Benefit of Tuition Opportunity in Tennessee

Removing Barriers to Higher Education: The Economic Benefit of Tuition Opportunity in Tennessee

In 2014, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam launched the “Drive to 55,” an ambitious initiative designed to promote economic development and reduce unemployment by equipping fifty-five percent of state residents with a college degree or certificate by 2025. Tennessee stands to benefit from adding thousands of potential college graduates to this… Read More

Removing Barriers to Higher Education: The Economic Benefit of Tuition Opportunity in Tennessee

Removing Barriers to Higher Education: The Economic Benefit of Tuition Opportunity in Tennessee

In 2014, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam launched the “Drive to 55,” an ambitious initiative designed to promote economic development and reduce unemployment by equipping fifty-five percent of state residents with a college degree or certificate by 2025. Tennessee stands to benefit from adding thousands of potential college graduates to this… Read More

New Americans in Salt Lake County

New Americans in Salt Lake County

New American Economy has developed a series of research briefs that examine the demographic and economic contributions of immigrant communities in counties and cities across the United States. The latest report in the series focuses on Salt Lake County and provides information on how immigrants have strengthened the local tax… Read More

New Americans in Salt Lake County

New Americans in Salt Lake County

New American Economy has developed a series of research briefs that examine the demographic and economic contributions of immigrant communities in counties and cities across the United States. The latest report in the series focuses on Salt Lake County and provides information on how immigrants have strengthened the local tax… Read More

Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in New Jersey’s Economy

Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in New Jersey’s Economy

This week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie approved a statewide Seal of Biliteracy, an award given by the school system to students who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. The bill’s passage coincides with the release of a NAE research… Read More

Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in New Jersey’s Economy

Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in New Jersey’s Economy

This week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie approved a statewide Seal of Biliteracy, an award given by the school system to students who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. The bill’s passage coincides with the release of a NAE research… Read More

New Americans in Toledo

New Americans in Toledo

New American Economy has developed a series of research briefs that examine the demographic and economic contributions of immigrant communities in cities across Ohio. The fourth report in the series focuses on Toledo and provides information on how immigrants have strengthened the local tax base, boosted the economy… Read More

New Americans in Toledo

New Americans in Toledo

New American Economy has developed a series of research briefs that examine the demographic and economic contributions of immigrant communities in cities across Ohio. The fourth report in the series focuses on Toledo and provides information on how immigrants have strengthened the local tax base, boosted the economy… Read More

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