66 episodes
City Limits - A Poverty Project WAER
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4.9 • 18 Ratings
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City Limits is a year-long audio journalism project that examines the living and socio-economic conditions behind the alarming poverty rate in Syracuse.
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Strengthening Our Child Care Workforce As Economic Recovery
Childcare is increasingly being recognized as not just something that affects those who need it and work in it, but as a central economic issue that effects the entire community.
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What About Human Services Agencies?
The non-profit human services agencies that serve Central New York’s most vulnerable residents are among those hit hardest by the labor shortage.
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It’s Summertime, but the Hiring Isn't Easy
Summertime means pooltime in Central New York. But the city of Syracuse’s Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs department is wondering how well they can serve that need this year.
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Filling the Job Vacancy Void with Technical Training?
Businesses and manufacturers in Central New York frequently say they have job openings but, the local workforce lacks the necessary qualified candidates with college degrees, specific skill sets and certified job training. The job vacancy dilemma has educators and businesses looking to CTE - Car
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Is Remote Work A Fit For Everyone?
Central New Yorkers converted toy rooms, dining rooms and kitchen tables into offices during COVID. More than 30 percent of U.S. employees reported some form of teleworking amid the pandemic.
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Developing a Local Workforce
It’s no secret that Syracuse has opportunity on its horizon. But to fully take advantage of what lies ahead, the city needs the workforce to do so.
Customer Reviews
City Limits Encourages Action
As a Syracuse native, I was surprised to hear how high our poverty levels are compared to the rest of the country. WAER's City Limits project does an excellent job of highlighting the issues and encouraging action. The episodes are powerful and inspiring.
A worthwhile listen
Education is key, and this podcast strives to educate the public on the severe poverty problem in Syracuse while featuring local organizations that are working to help. Very insightful and worth a listen!
Good work, doing good!
I’ve heard these stories are actually encouraging people to action. That’s what good reporting can do on important issues.