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A Debate about Navigating Career Mobility in Fragmented Labor Markets
This research examines how low-wage workers and community college students manage their professional lives within a fragmented and volatile labor market. Modern career trajectories are increasingly defined by nonlinear pivots and systemic uncertainty rather than traditional, stable advancement. Successful mobility depends on more than just individual drive; it requires access to trustworthy information, diverse social networks, and stable job conditions. However, existing support systems often fail to provide the specialized coaching and navigation skills necessary to overcome structural…
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