REVISITING: Why We Must Build Systems That Stop Forcing Students To Choose Between Learning & Living With Joel Vargas Episode 89

<p dir="ltr">Too many people are forced to decide between surviving and getting an education. Especially among the underrepresented student, first generation student, and minority student populations, the barriers to education are insurmountable. How do we start building systems and solutions that ensure access to economic advancement for all? </p> <p dir="ltr">We decided to re-feature this episode with guest Joel Vargas because these questions are still being answered and are important ones to ponder and continue our search for solutions. It is also one of our listener favorites, so if you missed it, here is your opportunity to be a part of the conversation. Enjoy.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More from Joel Vargas:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website:</span> <a href= "https://www.jff.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.jff.org/</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email:</span> <a href= "mailto:jvargas@jff.org">jvargas@jff.org</a> </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/jfftweets?lang=en"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Twitter</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: @jfftweets</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find the transcript to this episode</span> <a href= "https://thefutureofwork.libsyn.com/transcript-episode-89-revisiting-why-we-must-build-systems-that-stop-forcing-students-to-choose-between-learning-living-with-joel-vargas-episode-89"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To connect with us about the podcast visit our</span> <a href= "https://pasadena.edu/community/economic-workforce-development/index.php"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">website</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!</span></p> <p> </p>