Edith Westfall

Working for change through workforce and economic development. Views are my own.

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Black Americans are much more likely to serve the nation, in military and civilian roles https://t.co/zFQ4UQfmA5 via @BrookingsInst

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

For many low-income children, Summer Melt is starting now. What the coronavirus reveals about the digital divide between schools and communities https://t.co/QBNgUIMhgI via @BrookingsInst

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Inspired by the incredible graduates and commencement speaker @LAYCCAPCS

[IYF @IYFtweets]

Thanks to our great local partners in #Chicago, the YO initiative with @McDonaldsCorp is equipping young women and men in the area with the skills and support to succeed in work and life. @SERWorkforce @ChicagosMayor

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Surrounded by people committed to removing barriers to employment for Chicagoans. #SkillsECB18

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

@TSA what's up at BWI? TSA precheck line is over 100 people long and not moving. Regular line at international is shorter but only one TSA agent and one screening station open. At prime travel time....

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

@TSA what's up at BWI? TSA precheck line is over 100 people long and not moving. Regular line at international is shorter but only one TSA agent and one screening station open. At prime travel time....

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Perspective | The bottom 90 percent are still poorer than they were in 2007 https://t.co/zKNOLBMBYb

[IYF @IYFtweets]

In #Tanzania, youth focus on where they want to be, and how skills training can get them there. Learn more: https://t.co/GZzvpB20pN @MastercardFdn

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Sooner Proves to Be Better When Searching for Post-Grad Employment https://t.co/BvTwJHHBZ8

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Equity in action, from someone who put equity at the forefront of decision-making. Great, short read. “Equity is Empathy in Action” by @Stuart_FND https://t.co/bs2fc3Npjr

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

More reasons why programs for youth need to include youth voices.

[America's Promise @AmericasPromise]

The back page of the kids section of yesterday's @nytimes. #Recommit2Kids

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Have you seen “A Shy Person’s Guide to Calling Representatives!?” Join @YouthActionNet’s Aug 15 #TwitterChat to discover more resources for getting involved in activism! #Passion2Action https://t.co/H763HKK7mm

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

From #Passion2Action: Young changemakers share action-oriented tips for taking the first steps toward movement building and activism during Aug 15 Twitter chat. Join @LeaderStories_ + @YouthActionNet! #amexleads https://t.co/9W3Ze0ZvFC

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Ever wonder how young activists got their start? Hear from successful changemakers on how they turned their #Passion2Action during the @YouthActionNet and @LeaderStories_ #TwitterChat Aug 15. https://t.co/9W3Ze0ZvFC

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

It's easy to pass over the needs for lower skilled workers but a thriving economy needs to include everyone. Lower-skilled workers need on-demand education too: https://t.co/a4lMvwxpba via @slate

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Just announced! Meet the 2018 Laureate Global Fellows - 20 inspiring leaders who embody a tenacious, creative, global movement of social change driven by youth. https://t.co/35p2YzjIF5

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

@Alan_Krueger presenting fascinating info about how opoid/prescription pain killers is intertwined with labor market participation. #JFFhorizons

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

Income inequality has been growing even in the face of a growing economy. Most of the income gains in the past 30 years has gone to the top 1%. #JFFHorizons

[Edith Westfall @ewestfallDC]

You need to get to know the people more than you know the problem. #JFFHorizons