The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Jul 17, 2026
Blue Meridian Partners CEO on AI anxiety and the depression nobody remembers — and the training model that gives him hope
In a new commentary piece for Fortune, Blue Meridian Partners CEO Jim Shelton argues that AI's greatest opportunity isn't just increasing productivity, it's expanding economic mobility.
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Jun 17, 2026
Inside the ‘Clean Slate’ Record-Sealing Movement Growing in Both Red and Blue States
CNN highlights how automatic record-sealing laws are helping millions of people overcome barriers to employment, housing, and education while gaining bipartisan support across the country
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Jun 15, 2026
A Life Impacted: Victoria & Micah’s HealthySteps Story
Victoria, a mother who needed help navigating her son's developmental challenges, accessed expert guidance and critical services through HealthySteps.
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Jun 12, 2026
Anthropic Announces ‘Claude Corps’ to Teach Nonprofits to Use AI More Effectively
CodePath’s new Claude Corps partnership, with support from Anthropic and fellow Blue Meridian investee Social Finance, will bring AI skills to early-career talent while helping nonprofits build their capacity to use AI effectively.
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Jun 5, 2026
Automatic Expungement, Medical Parole and Good-Time Credits: Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Reforms
Oklahoma’s new expungement law aims to clear eligible records automatically, helping thousands overcome barriers to employment, housing, and advancement statewide.
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Jun 4, 2026
New Partnership Confronts Economic Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated Women
Center for Employment Opportunities, is expanding paid employment and reentry support for formerly incarcerated women through a partnership with the Arouet Foundation that aims to improve long-term economic mobility.