The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
Updates
May 19, 2026
Blue Meridian’s CEO Jim Shelton took the stage at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss a national imperative: expanding opportunity in the age of AI.
Featured
voices
Aug 27, 2026
A Life Impacted: Elvina’s Story with The Clean Slate Initiative
Elvina, whose criminal record limited her opportunities for years, got a fresh start through The Clean Slate's push for automatic record clearance.
Media
Aug 24, 2026
State of Maryland and Social Finance Announce Maryland Pay It Forward Fund to Strengthen Maryland’s Nursing Workforce
Governor Wes Moore and Social Finance launched the Maryland Pay It Forward Fund, a $3 million initiative offering zero-interest loans to help aspiring nurses cover tuition and living expenses.
Media
Aug 17, 2026
HBCUs Want to Shift From Survival to Sovereignty
How well-targeted investments can help unlock the full potential of Black higher education.
Media
Aug 13, 2026
From Juvenile Hall to Firefighting Academy; 2 Nonprofits Help Redirect Paths with Fire Training
The Future Academy has teamed up with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, which has its own training center. With the two nonprofits joining forces, fewer people are getting turned away, as recruiting continues in schools, jails and juvenile halls. "
Media
Aug 12, 2026
How HBCUs Help Students Find Their Way Back to College
InsideTrack's five-year coaching initiative, backed by Blue Meridian Partners, UNCF, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, reached nearly 44,000 students across 39 HBCUs and helped stopped-out students re-enroll at 2.5x the national average.
Media
Aug 7, 2026
MyFriendBen Partners with Child Poverty Action Lab to Launch Texas Accelerator
MyFriendBen and the Child Poverty Action Lab launched the Texas Accelerator to expand benefits access statewide, building on a tool that has already connected 115,000+ households to $58 million in benefits.
Media
Aug 7, 2026
New Jersey Launches SimpleFile for Child Tax Credit Claims
Code for America partnered with New Jersey to launch SimpleFile, a free online tool that helps lower-income families claim the state's Child Tax Credit in about 15 minutes without needing tax documents.
voices
Jul 20, 2026
A Life Impacted: Yasmin’s Story with UP Partnership
Yasmin, a first-generation college student facing financial and admissions barriers, secured an early pathway to college and critical support from UP Partnership
Media
Jul 20, 2026
Jobs for the Future Awarded $40 Million by U.S. Department of Labor Program to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Nationwide
Jobs for the Future, an investee of Blue Meridian Partners, was awarded $40 million through the U.S. Department of Labor's Pay-for-Performance program to scale apprenticeships in AI, semiconductor, and nuclear energy jobs nationwide.
Media
Jul 20, 2026
Code for America’s Human-Centered Take on Technology Featured in AMERICA 250 Docuseries
Code for America is featured in America 250, a new USA TODAY documentary series marking the nation's 250th anniversary, spotlighting the nonprofit's work simplifying access to government services.