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Los mapas de Los Ángeles destacan inversiones y subvenciones en infraestructura.
Environment

Creating Career Opportunities: Investing in Infrastructure for Overlooked Workers in Los Angeles

The document analyzes how infrastructure investments in Los Angeles can create job opportunities for disadvantaged workers, highlighting $5.9 billion in federal subsidies for 274 projects between 2022 and 2024. It is recommended to invest in sectoral associations for emission-free transportation and water quality, and in the training of a wide range of workers, including young people.

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Un panel digital compara los sistemas de seguimiento de empleo de EE. UU. y los sistemas internacionales.
Globalization

Revolutionizing Employment Records: The Public Infrastructure the US Labor Market Needs.

The Workforce of the Future initiative aims to modernize labor records in the US to quickly identify needed workers and their skills, reduce bureaucracy, and improve response to disruptions like the pandemic. Examples from Germany, Australia, and Brazil show that standardizing formats and coordinating between agencies improve data quality and response agility to crises.

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Jóvenes adultos trabajan en proyectos de infraestructura y rutas de carrera.
Environment

Career Paths from Service: Boosting Opportunities for Young Adults in Conservation

The ‘Corps to careers’ report shows that service corps programs prepare young people for infrastructure with valuable skills. These 81 occupations represent 8% of employment in the U.S., with median wages of $30 per hour. There are challenges of occupational segregation, but these programs can be talent pipelines for employers, focusing on training, partnerships, and labor market analysis.

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Espacios Verdes Urbanos: Biosuelas, Parques, Árboles de la Calle
Environment

Facing the Flood: New Orleans Climate Adaptation Journey” Traducción al inglés: “Confronting the Flood: New Orleans Climate Adaptation Journey

The report analyzes how New Orleans has adapted climate strategies over two decades post-Katrina, highlighting initiatives such as green restoration, housing security, and job development in climate adaptation, and proposes actions such as tree restoration programs, innovative construction permits, and local clean energy, aiming to mitigate future risks for vulnerable communities.

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Planos, sitios de construcción, infraestructura verde, diques, sistemas de gestión de agua
Globalization

Improving New Orleans with Water Infrastructure Investments and Workforce Training” Translation: “Improving New Orleans through Water Infrastructure Investments and Workforce Training

New Orleans continues to struggle to improve its water infrastructure and workforce, 20 years after Katrina. It is crucial to invest in both areas to increase resilience and prosper in the face of climate impacts. More efforts and collaboration are needed to advance strategic plans and green infrastructure projects, as well as a continuous workforce and funding plan.

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