Strategies: Racial Wealth Building

Provide publicly funded pre-kindergarten (pre-K) education to 3- and 4-year-olds, through large-scale or universal efforts

Help high school students prepare for college, complete applications, and enroll, especially first-generation applicants and students from families with low incomes

Recruit and train underrepresented minority (URM) students for careers in health fields via information about health careers, classes, practicum experiences, advising about college or medical school admissions, etc.

Provide occupation-specific training for low-skilled individuals in high-growth industries, with education and supports, usually with stackable credentials and work experience opportunities

Provide industry-focused education and job training based on the needs of regional employers within specific sectors

Provide career and technical education (CTE) as an integrated part of an academic curriculum for students, especially those at risk of dropping out of high school; also called vocational training

Support acquisition of job-specific skills through education, certification programs, or on-the-job training, often with personal development resources and other supports

Provide outreach and support to assist those whose employers do not offer affordable coverage, who are self-employed, or who are unemployed