Community members had difficulties in meeting their basic needs due to unemployment, reduced hours, emergencies, and debt.
Many people also spoke to desiring better job security, and skill- or career-building opportunities tailored to their specific situations that could help them secure living-wage, meaningful careers with job ladder opportunities. These respondents pointed out that workers have often been left behind, and traditional upskilling programs fail to address the needs of older people, women, and those juggling work with supporting a family.