Best Postsecondary Success Podcasts (2024)

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Dissecting the Narrative on Higher Education and Apprenticeship in the U.S. 43:09

16d ago43:09

43:09

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Jamie Merisotis, president and CEO of Lumina Foundation; an internationally recognized leader in higher education, philanthropy, and public policy whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other high-profile outlets; and author of America Needs Talent a…

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Uncovering Emerging Apprenticeships 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Shari Franey, Chief Operating Officer at Hamilton-Ryker; Jennifer John, Early Childhood Education Instructor and Grant Coordinator for the Childcare Apprenticeship Program at Harford Community College in Maryland; Dr. Sandy Gibson, Professor of Online Counselor Education at The College of New Je…

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NCAD Highlights: Marjorie Ringrose, Director of Education, Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation 18:30

29d ago18:30

18:30

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Marjorie Ringrose, Director of E…

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NCAD Highlights: Ross Lohr, Managing Director, Accelerate the Future 17:54

1M ago17:54

17:54

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Ross Lohr, Managing Director of …

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NCAD Highlights: Taylor White, Director, Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship & Postsecondary Pathways for Youth 19:00

1M ago19:00

19:00

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Taylor White, Director of the Pa…

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The Use of OER as An Equity Initiative in Illinois Community Colleges 45:09

1M ago45:09

45:09

In this episode, OCCRL senior research assistant Nina Owolabi talks to several guests about the use of open educational resources, also known as OER, as an equity initiative in Illinois community colleges. In addition, OCCRL research assistant Aidana Sirgebayeva relates the findings of the OER research project that has been taking place at OCCRL fo…

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NCAD Highlights: Katherine Keegan, Director, Office of the Future of Work, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Katherine Keegan, Director of th…

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NCAD Highlights: Kristi Kirschner, Founder, Gateway Education Partners 25:10

1M ago25:10

25:10

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Kristi Kirschner, Founder of Gat…

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NCAD Highlights: Eric Dunker, Executive Director, NCAD 25:15

1M ago25:15

25:15

In this mini bonus episode, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published in April on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this portion of that bonus episode, Joe and Liz chat with Eric Dunker, Exe…

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Bonus Episode: Highlighting Our Marketing Partners 12:27

1M ago12:27

12:27

In this fourth bonus episode, Apprenticeship 2.0 gives the floor to its marketing partners. These leaders in the apprenticeship space support not only the podcast but apprenticeship initiatives across the U.S. Serving as the voices of these organizations are Stephanie Curtis, Executive Director of Teacher Apprentice Sponsor Coaching and Collaborati…

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The Intersection of Higher Ed and Apprenticeship Degrees – Part Two 52:53

1M ago52:53

52:53

In the second of Apprenticeship 2.0’s two-part series on institutions of higher education and apprenticeship degrees, Joe and Liz chat with Dr. Pam Eddinger, President of Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts, and Dr. Liz Qualman, Director of Teacher Education at Colorado Mountain College. Together, they discuss the U.S. Department of Labo…

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The Intersection of Higher Ed and Apprenticeship Degrees – Part One 45:57

2M ago45:57

45:57

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Char Perlas, Superintendent/President of the College of the Siskiyous; Eric Lugo, National Director of the College Renaissance Corps and Senior Advisor with City Colleges of Chicago; and John Lane, Vice President, Academic Affairs and Equity Initiatives, at SHEEO. Together, they discuss t…

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Bonus Episode: Celebrating Youth Apprenticeship Week 20:08

2M ago20:08

20:08

In this third bonus episode, coinciding with Youth Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeship 2.0 shares the stories of four stalwart leaders in the space, as well as insights into their apprenticeship programs and YAW events. They are Megan Boddy of UP Works in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Jessica Matthews of the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (based i…

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State Business Executives Roundtable 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz hand the baton to Jeff Wasden, President and CEO of State Business Executives, for a roundtable discussion on how state executives from diverse industry sectors are advancing apprenticeships. Joining Jeff are Lorrie Trogden, President and CEO of the Arkansas Bankers Association; Becky Hultberg, Pre…

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The Role of Big Business in Advancing Apprenticeship 49:39

3M ago49:39

49:39

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Geoffrey Roche, inaugural North American Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers and National Healthcare Practice Advisor at Core Education PBC, and Dr. Nicholas D’Antonio, Workforce Development Strategist at Lockheed Martin and Industry Fellow from Jobs for the Future. …

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Bonus Episode: The National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree 2:06:40

3M ago2:06:40

2:06:40

In this bonus episode, Apprenticeship 2.0 shares the stories of several outstanding leaders working with the newly formed National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. They are Eric Dunker, Executive Director of NCAD; Kristi Kirschner, Founde…

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Critiquing the 'Critiques for Transformation' Book with Heather McCambly, Erin Doran, and Sergio Gonzalez 37:05

3M ago37:05

37:05

This Democracy's College podcast episode is the fourth one in a series featuring contributors to the book Critiques for Transformation: Reimagining Colleges and Communities for Social Justice, edited by Drs. Lorenzo Baber and Heather McCambly. In this episode, Dr. McCambly talks to Drs. Erin Doran and Sergio Gonzalez about how their chapters for th…

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Bridging the Divide Between College and Career 59:19

4M ago59:19

59:19

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Ben Wildavsky, a visiting scholar at the University of Virginia and author of The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials & Connections. Together, they discuss why the use of “liberal arts” might just be a branding problem, why college continues to offer value for aspiring pr…

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Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities in Health Care 49:25

4M ago49:25

49:25

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Karen Heyward-West, Executive Director, Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Health Care (BACH); Jaime Pearson, Talent Partnership Lead, Mountain Region, CommonSpirit Health; and Melana Howe, Resource Development/Corporate Liaison/Apprenticeships, Lake Region State College, North Dakota. Tog…

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How Apprenticeships Can Solve Critical Workforce Issues 48:15

5M ago48:15

48:15

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Gary Eimerman, Chief Learning Officer at Multiverse, and Erik Leiden, Vice President of Research Programs at The Burning Glass Institute. Together, they discuss Multiverse and The Burning Glass Institute’s roles in the U.S. apprenticeship landscape, the latest joint research from these or…

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Community Colleges: Key Conduits for Advancing Apprenticeship 48:27

5M ago48:27

48:27

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Julie Beggs, Dean of Workforce and Community Programs at Arapahoe Community College; Sandy Jones, Dean of the School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Anne Arundel Community College; and Lori Margolin, Associate Vice President for the School of Continuing Education and …

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E32: Partnering for Equity: Inside The City of Bozeman's Inclusion Planning Process 20:28

6M ago20:28

20:28

This podcast episode discusses the equity indicators and gaps analysis conducted by the City of Bozeman in partnership with TPMA. It provides background on what prompted this effort, including internal reviews of policies and procedures around issues like the use of force. Discover how the findings directly informed the development of Bozeman's new…

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Diving Deep into Apprenticeships with a True Expert 53:06

6M ago53:06

53:06

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Ryan Craig, Managing Director of Achieve Partners and Co-founder of nonprofit Apprenticeships for America. Joe and Ryan, who just released Apprentice Nation: How the “Earn and Learn” Alternatives to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America, discuss Ryan’s inspiration for the bo…

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Critiquing the 'Critiques for Transformation' Book with Heather McCambly, Rosemary Perez, and Aireale J. Rodgers 49:54

6M ago49:54

49:54

In this episode, OCCRL affiliate member Heather McCambly talks with Dr. Rosemary Perez and Dr. Aireale J. Rodgers about the chapters they contributed to in the volume Critiques for Transformation: Reimagining Colleges and Communities for Social Justice, a book that was co-edited by Dr. McCambly and Dr. Lorenzo Baber.…

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Reflections on Apprenticeships in 2023 and What’s in Store for 2024? 37:44

7M ago37:44

37:44

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Dr. Allen Pratt, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association; Mike Rogers, Arkansas’ first-ever Chief Workforce Officer; Jane Oates, Senior Advisor at WorkingNation; and Paul Fain, a journalist focused on the nexus between education and work. Each of the guests identifi…

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Raising the Bar with City-Based Apprenticeship Models 46:41

7M ago46:41

46:41

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Alexandra Davis, Vice Mayor of Miramar, Florida; Jackie Millet, Mayor of Lone Tree, Colorado; and Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director in the New York City Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development. Together, they discuss their cities’ apprenticeship models, how apprenticeships have…

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A New Generation of Apprenticeships in Technology 42:36

8M ago42:36

42:36

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Ankur Gopal, CEO of Interapt, and Richard Braden, Managing Director of Technology Apprenticeships at CompTIA. Together, they discuss the evolution of apprenticeships in the technology space, how their companies are innovating and rethinking the modern apprenticeship program, best practice…

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The Shifting State of Alabama Apprenticeships 34:43

8M ago34:43

34:43

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Josh Laney, the first Director of the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and leader of the AOA’s support of Alabama’s workforce development infrastructure. Together, they discuss the switch from a federally managed to a state-managed apprenticeship system; expanding the use of registered ap…

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Bonus Episode: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 51:35

8M ago51:35

51:35

In this first-ever bonus episode, coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeship 2.0 shares the stories of eight outstanding leaders in the space, as well as insights into their respective apprenticeship programs and experiences. They are Joy Jamerson, Program Manager – Registered Apprenticeships, H-CAP; Christi McBride, Director, Hoo…

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E31: Apprenticeship Solutions for the Workforce: Insights into Successful Collaborations 23:42

8M ago23:42

23:42

This podcast episode highlights collaborative approaches to expanding registered apprenticeships and work-based learning across Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. You'll hear about partnerships formed between workforce entities, education, and employers to increase apprenticeship opportunities, especially for small and mid-sized manufacturers. …

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Game-Changing Apprenticeship Models 1:05:29

8M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Patrick Combs, Vice President of Jobs for the Future and leader of the Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning; Noel Ginsburg, Founder of CareerWise; and Eric Dunker Founding Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer for the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree wi…

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Critiquing the ‘Critiques for Transformation’ Book with Lorenzo Baber and Isaac Gottesman 27:22

9M ago27:22

27:22

In this episode, OCCRL Director Lorenzo Baber talks with Isaac Gottesman about the chapter that Dr. Gottesman contributed to the volume titled Critiques for Transformation: Reimagining Colleges and Communities for Social Justice, which was co-edited by Dr. Baber and Dr. Heather McCambly.

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Let's Talk About Sex Ed: Examining Its Place and Purpose in Higher Education 22:36

9M ago22:36

22:36

About This Episode: In many parts of the U.S., comprehensive sex education is startlingly absent. With only 16 states mandating contraception education, 34 states focusing primarily on abstinence, and 13 states lacking age-appropriate and evidence-based standards, the current landscape of sex education is fragmented. This disparity becomes even sta…

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Closing Workforce and Policy Gaps in Apprenticeships 54:41

9M ago54:41

54:41

In this episode, Joe and Liz chat with Briana Orozco, a full-time Dental Assistant and part-time Student; Maria Victoria Abrenica (now Victoria Lynch), Science and Math Teacher at Campbell School of Innovation in California; Stuart Andreason, Managing Director of Workforce Innovation at the Burning Glass Institute; and Annelies Goger, an economic g…

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The Evolution and Impact of Apprenticeships in the U.S. 47:47

9M ago47:47

47:47

In the first-ever episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, hosts Joe Ross, president of Reach University, and Dr. Liz Baham, Provost at Reach University, chat with Adele Johnson-Kebe, MSML, PHR, Vice President of Human Resources at Dayton Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School. Together, they d…

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Weighted Judgments: The Unspoken Bias in Higher Ed 23:38

10M ago23:38

23:38

About This Episode: In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into an often-silent challenge faced by plus-sized students in the realm of higher education. Despite more than two-thirds of adults in the US being over a size 14, there exists an underlying bias against students based on their body size, overshadowing their academic achievements. From…

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Critiquing the 'Critiques for Transformation' Book with Lorenzo Baber and Heather McCambly 26:19

10M ago26:19

26:19

In this episode, Drs. Lorenzo Baber and Heather McCambly provide context on the origin and content of their book proposal and the eventually published volume, Critiques for Transformation: Reimagining Colleges and Communities for Social Justice, which they and their colleagues developed during the trying years of the pandemic. Baber and McCambly al…

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Trailer 3:32

10M ago3:32

3:32

Welcome to Apprenticeship 2.0, a podcast by Reach University that explores the latest industry trends and uncovers the most significant innovative strategies, success stories, and best practices in the field. Hosts Joe Ross, President of Reach University, and Dr. Liz Baham, Provost of Reach University, facilitate compelling conversations with a div…

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E30: The Power of Accessible Childcare: Igniting Workforce and Economic Growth 23:46

10M ago23:46

23:46

This episode examines the connection between childcare, the workforce, and the economy. Discover how the current childcare system is failing parents, workers, and business owners. You'll hear an expert explain the methodology he created to quantify the economic impact of providing accessible and affordable childcare to enable willing parents to ret…

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E29: The Achieving Postsecondary Attainment Initiative 25:20

11M ago25:20

25:20

In this episode, you'll learn about the Achieving Postsecondary Attainment Initiative launched by The Don Wood Foundation, Questa Education Foundation, and TPMA. Discover the purpose of the initiative and the need to advance postsecondary education awareness, access, enrollment, and completion in Northwest Indiana. You'll also hear about the outcom…

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E28: Increasing Your Understanding of Your Organization Through Social Network Analysis 12:08

1y ago12:08

12:08

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Renee Setari, Senior Consultant at TPMA, as she discusses social network analysis and how it can help you better understand your organization. Dr. Setari defines social network analysis and gives examples of how it can be applied by organizations.

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E27: Helping Justice-Involved Individuals find Meaningful Work and Careers 20:42

1y ago20:42

20:42

This episode features a conversation with Michael Martin Drain, Director of Career Coaching and Special Projects at Ivy Tech Community College. Michael discusses details about the ELEVATE: Change Starts Here program, which provides justice-involved individuals access to high-quality education and/or training, community resources, and wrap-around se…

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Strategies to Cultivate a Foster-Friendly Culture on Community College Campuses final 55:15

1y ago55:15

55:15

In this episode, Chequita Brown talks with Kate Danielson of the organization Foster Progress, as well as with Anna Wandtke and Tricia Wagner of Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. The group discusses how to cultivate a foster-friendly culture at Illinois community colleges.

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E26: Connect, Advance, Innovate: How NAWDP Supports Workforce Professionals 18:07

1y ago18:07

18:07

Kim Meadows, Training Director for the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), joins the program to provide an overview of her organization and the ways in which NAWDP helps workforce professionals grow and innovate. Kim reveals some of the training opportunities available through NAWDP and discusses details about an up…

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Beyond the Degree: Discovering Unexpected Careers 19:35

1y ago19:35

19:35

About This Episode: In this episode we uncover the surprising ways a degree can serve us throughout our careers. Our esteemed guests, all accomplished alumni from various fields, share their personal experiences of how their education has equipped them with lifelong adaptive skills that have proven invaluable in unexpected ways. Discover how social…

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ChatGPT: Pushing the Boundaries of Higher Education 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

ChatGPT is the latest in the rapidly growing realm of AI programming. The program understands and responds to human language, which has been shown to be beneficial in assisting students in higher education by providing personalized support and resources and creating interactive learning experiences. However, the darkside to AI programs such as Chat…

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Beyond Borders: Unpacking the Black Study Abroad Experience 22:18

1+ y ago22:18

22:18

About This Episode: Of the 160,000 American students who studied abroad, in the 2019-2020 academic year, only 5.5 percent were Black. Although the percentage of Black students who travel abroad was slowly increasing, the impact of COVID-19 lowered the percentages - yet another example of how the Black community was disparately affected by the pande…

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E25: Providing State of the Art Manufacturing Training 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

21:09

In this episode, you'll learn about some common misconceptions about the manufacturing industry, and how to access customizable training that prepares individuals to work in manufacturing. Discover what makes manufacturing a great career option for individuals who may not want to pursue a college degree and the various types of manufacturing career…

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E24: Improving Accessibility in the Workplace 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

18:23

In this episode, you'll hear about why accessibility is an important piece of an organization's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Discover what aspects of accessibility typically get lost when implementing initiatives. You'll also learn about practices to help increase awareness of accessibility in the workplace.…

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Reassessing the Impact of Affirmative Action in Higher Education 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

About This Episode: Instituted by executive order in 1965, affirmative action is a race-conscious policy that aims to address discrimination and provide equal access to education and jobs. Since its inception, organizations have opposed its implementation arguing that it is unfair, unnecessary, and unconstitutional and today, it is once again under…

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