Grounded in Research
At TA98, we believe that impactful programs are built on a foundation of research, community insights, and measurable outcomes. Our initiatives are designed to empower young adults, amplify creativity, and foster meaningful community engagement. Guided by data and informed by lived experiences, our programs create sustainable opportunities that drive economic and social mobility.
The State of Global Workplace
Decline in Global Employee Wellbeing
In 2023, global employee wellbeing dropped from 35% to 34%, with younger workers under 35 experiencing the sharpest decline. The World Happiness Report highlights a broader happiness gap, with baby boomers rating their lives higher than millennials and Gen Z. Leaders, often older, should recognize these generational differences in life perspectives, as they reflect more than just life stage and impact workplace dynamics.
Alliance for Network
Visual Culture
First Generation College
Students: Navigating Higher Education
A resource for First-Generation College Students (FGCSs) to navigate the challenges of accessing and excelling in higher education. It covers FGCS demographics, barriers to success, and interventions to support their journey toward earning a degree.
Whose culture has capital?
Article By Tara J. Yosso
Community cultural wealth highlights the rich knowledge, skills, and strengths of Communities of Color, emphasizing their aspirational, social, and cultural assets to promote equity and justice in education and society.
The Rockerfeller Foundation
U.S Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment in the U.S. has reached alarming levels, with over 13% of 16-24-year-olds unemployed and millions more underemployed or disconnected from education and work. This ongoing issue threatens individual futures and the nation's social and economic stability.
Harvard Business Review
How Investing in DEI Helps Companies Become More Adaptable
When companies effectively implement DEI policies, they enhance their ability to adapt to change, leading to better financial performance, stronger culture and leadership, and more engaged employees. This article explores three key ways DEI efforts boost a company’s "change power" and emphasizes why executives should prioritize these connections.
From Punk Love to Compa Love: A Pedagogical Paradigm to Intervene on Trauma
Article by Sharim Hannegan-Martinez
Emerging research shows a rise in youth trauma, particularly in urban schools, where teachers must be equipped to address students' stressors. Grounded in public health, psychotherapy, and education, the Compa Love framework emphasizes love as a healing intervention, fostering resilience through supportive, culturally sustaining practices.
Great Cities Institute Releases New Youth Jobless Report
Chicago’s Youth Joblessness Rates Outpace Illinois
Chicago's joblessness rates are significantly higher than state and national averages, with disparities across racial and ethnic groups. Black 20-24-year-olds saw a notable improvement, with joblessness dropping from 57.4% in 2021 to 40.4% in 2022. However, Black 16-19-year-olds faced a sharp increase in joblessness, doubling from 9.4% to 17.5%. In Cook County, out-of-school and jobless rates for 20-24-year-olds varied significantly, peaking at 48.3% in areas like Austin and North Lawndale. Despite some progress, significant racial and regional inequalities persist.
NC State University
Can Parks Help Cities Fight Crime?
Scholars suggest that parks and urban green spaces can help prevent violence. Transforming vacant lots and deteriorating areas into attractive, functional spaces often reduces crime and violence in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Building a Beloved Community:
Boy with a Gift by Aunty Puanani Burgess
As a storyteller, cultural translator, poet, and facilitator, Aunty Pua shares her experience in community-building and conflict transformation through “Building the Beloved Community.” Her work centers on collective growth and connection, emphasizing that it’s about "WE," not "me."
