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Paving New Roads to Opportunity: Why Our Community Needs Workforce Development Innovation
By: Rafat Fields Published on: 29/04/2025Discover why workforce development isn’t a detour—it’s a bridge. This post explores how H.R. 1132 helps community colleges connect more people to meaningful work and higher education.
The Mic Is Yours: The Rise of Micro Messengers
The people we trust shape how we show up. Micro messengers—those local, everyday voices—are driving change where it counts. This post explores how they’re reshaping political engagement from the ground up.
Why I’m Launching This Work Now
By: Rafat Fields Published on: 26/03/2025As Congress moves toward major budget decisions, essential programs like Medicaid are at risk. In this op-ed, Powered to Rise founder Rafat Fields shares why protecting Medicaid and expanding workforce pathways is personal—and introduces the first in a series of policy briefs designed to turn values into action.
“Own Your Ladder” with Notion
By: Rafat Fields Published on: 26/03/2025This Notion dashboard helps you track applications, tailor resumes, and prepare for interviews—all in one place. Designed for purpose-driven professionals ready to organize their next move with clarity and confidence. ✨ Free template + step-by-step video inside.
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