June 22, 2021—Many tribal colleges and universities are located in remote areas and often serve older and low-income American Indian students. Many lack access to basic necessities like internet and running water, making learning during the pandemic especially difficult.

June 1, 2021—Community colleges have long been an opportunity for students of all backgrounds to earn a degree. But those same students, especially the students of color, have been some of the hardest hit by the pandemic. And many have had to drop out. But schools are hoping to bring them back with new initiatives.

August 25, 2021—Because of the pandemic, millions of lost jobs in the U.S. are not filled yet. While there are reports of labor shortages in many sectors, a large percentage of workers say they are looking for a new job. For some without a bachelor's degree, job prospects were bleak even before the pandemic.

Aug. 25, 2021—Because of the pandemic, millions of lost jobs in the U.S. are not filled yet. While there are reports of labor shortages in many sectors, a large percentage of workers say they are looking for a new job. This episode looks at a program that is offering better opportunities.

July 26, 2021—Even as the U.S. labor picture improves, the manufacturing sector is still struggling with a shortage of workers and raw materials. This episode looks at a program that's preparing inner city high school students for high-skill, high-paying factory jobs.

July 1, 2021—Even before the pandemic sent shock waves through the U.S economy, innovation had always been a key to success in business. This episode looks at one businessman whose determination to locate his technology company — Interapt — far from Silicon Valley led to a new twist on a very old business model: the apprenticeship.