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The Importance of Creating Post-Pandemic Recovery for Women

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Thursday, April 29, 2021

Now more than ever, UMass Online believes advocating for and supporting economic opportunities for women is critical.

Over the past year, covid-19 has had a disproportionate economic impact on women. Nearly 3 million American women have left the labor force over the past year in response to the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, women made up more than 50% of the United States’ workforce, however this number has dropped severely[1].

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UMass Online Program Spotlight: BA, Human Services Concentrations

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Thursday, February 18, 2016

Many people see human service jobs, such as victim advocacy or social work as a calling. One thing is certain; the need to help others is growing exponentially.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than a half million career opportunities in human services will be created in the next decade, making it one of the nation’s fastest growing sectors of the economy. 

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