Bloomberg Philanthropies

The American job market is changing.    Across the country, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are helping young people get the specialized training they need to obtain careers across sectors and industries through internships, apprenticeships, academics, and work-based learning.    Hear from our partners and apprentices on how these innovative programs are shaping not just individual futures, but the future of the workforce itself 💼    Learn more about how we are investing in Career and Technical Education: https://lnkd.in/gAx4eguM

Ask yourself: How can I be creative this week? 🎨🎺 #NationalCreativityDay Science shows that by adding the arts to healthy behaviors like good nutrition and exercise, we can help people live longer, better lives, and doctors are taking note. Research from our partners at the University of Florida - Center for Arts in Medicine's EpiArts Lab indicates that just a few hours of creative activity each week can benefit the mental and physical health of teens, seniors, and everyone in between. Learn more:https://lnkd.in/ef-GPEgn

From reducing temperatures to improving air quality, trees are critical to building healthy urban economies, walkable streets, and livable communities. 🌳 #ArborDay Learn more about how Bloomberg Associates supports cities across the country that use data to expand and maintain greenery.

#EarthDay

Cities everywhere have problems to solve. But if they have numbers to crunch, they’re at an advantage. Follow along as India Daniel on our Government Innovation team takes us to Municipalidad de Luján de Cuyo and Prefeitura da Cidade do Recife – two members of our City Data Alliance program – who are leading the way.

Want to know what's a win-win? Car-free days! Without cars on the road, residents are able to get some exercise and breathe in fresh air. And in Kigali, Rwanda, they are using these car-free days to assess the impact on local air quality and residents’ health, leading to the creation of new air-quality-related policies.

From making public spaces safer and more vibrant to driving economic development, art has the power to support, strengthen, and enrich communities 🖼️ 🎨🎭#WorldArtDay Learn more about how our Arts team works alongside cultural institutions to advance the arts around the world: https://lnkd.in/estazmz5

The loss of coral reefs poses devastating consequences to marine life and the three billion people reliant on the ocean for their livelihood. Learn more about how our Bloomberg Ocean Initiative is working alongside local communities and policymakers to advocate for the protection and conservation of these vital ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/evPz5cVS

🚦 What if your city streets could be 40% safer? Just a few years ago, crossing the street in Mumbai felt like a high-stakes risk. Today? It’s a whole different story. By using crash data to pinpoint risk and redesign the most dangerous roads, city leaders have made huge strides in road safety — saving lives and making daily commutes less stressful.

Looking for something to do in New York this weekend? Head to Central Park at 72nd Street to experience Christo and Jeanne-Claude Official's #TheGates in a new way through augmented reality. The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, Dirt Empire, and Superbright developed one of the most ambitious art augmented reality experiences to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic public art installation, powered by the free Bloomberg Connects app. This weekend is your last chance to check it out for yourself before it ends on April 16🧡 #ChristoJeanneClaude