The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly challenged each of us to look at the world through a different lens. At the outset, we asked our Florida International University (FIU) colleagues for five things: to remain calm, to have clarity about...
The Financial Literacy in the United States report provides a comprehensive overview of the financial literacy landscape in the US. Unfortunately, our analysis paints a worrisome picture. The evidence suggests many individuals in the US...
SANTA MONICA, Calif., (June 14, 2021)—The Milken Scholars, a joint initiative of the Milken Institute and the Milken Family Foundation, has chosen two talented students from Washington, D.C. for its 2021 scholarship program after a rigorous...
Singapore – June 4, 2021 – The Milken Institute and Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, today announced the joint launch of the “ Milken Institute Singapore Internship Program” which aims to provide recent graduates in...
Milken Institute and Partners Group Unveil New Internship Program to Support Young Singaporean Leaders
Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a double-whammy for inequality: The worst-off have been hit hardest while economy-wide digitalization has only exacerbated the skills gap. This report highlights technology’s increasing impact on the workplace...
A white paper based on the Milken Institute's “State Technology and Science Index” This white paper uses the Milken Institute’s “ 2020 State Technology and Science Index (STSI)” to identify best practices for resilient growth based on the...
"Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. My hope is that our work will help to inspire those that hold the levers of power to do more to create an even playing field for all." — Mary Mazzio, Filmmaker; Founder and CEO, 50 Eggs, Inc. In...
"When it comes to higher education, I hope we never return to the pre-pandemic normal. Our aim should be to look at this crisis as a catalyst for rapid innovation and change." — Brandon Busteed, President, University Partners and Global...
To recover from the pandemic and build a better, more equitable economy, we must remake our education and training system so that quality upskilling options are available to everyone. Josiah was stuck working in food service, making $8 an...
According to the Thriving Quotient developed by Dr. Laurie Schreiner at Azusa Pacific University, “thriving” students are fully engaged emotionally, socially, and academically in their college experience. Thriving is a two-way street; that...