By Devon Kurtz

By Devon Kurtz

A recent Post-Dispatch editorial suggested a “housing first” solution that seeks to build more free housing while removing accountability measures like mandated drug treatment could help the city manage its growing homelessness crisis. (“

St. Louis’ approach to homelessness clearly isn’t working. Here’s what might.

” Oct. 8.) Yet, mounting evidence shows that housing-first policies fail to address the underlying drivers of chronic homelessness — mental illness and substance abuse. It’s something policymakers are increasingly coming to understand. Similarly, as the public has witnessed and endured the consequences of these quixotic policies, opinion has shifted away from policies that deprioritize and, in many cases, outright ignore the crucial role of mental health and substance abuse treatment in favor of policies that center on accountability, transparency, and long-term outcomes. Housing-first policies do little to help program participants transition to independent and flourishing lives. To make matters worse, the qualifications for housing disincentivize mental health stability, sobriety, and financial well-being. And the housing-first approach isn’t just ineffective — it’s expensive. San Francisco has a $1.1 billion budget that is mainly allotted to permanent housing, in addition to federal funding that flows into the city for the same purpose. Like a line from the famous Eagle’s song, results have been disastrous and even deadly — trapping people in their own devices. An investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle found that despite the program’s high price tag, individuals were living in squalor, with toxic mold, dilapidated ceilings, and rampant crime. Sadly, 166 people overdosed in these hotels between 2020 and 2021. Housing operators who turned a blind eye to dangerous drug use and crime in their housing units never faced any accountability for these failures. Though program proponents claim that “wrap-around services” are a central tenant of their policies, all participation in those services is optional. And there is little transparency into how widely available those services really are. Studies have found that Housing First programs do nothing to reduce criminal activity among homeless people. These cracks in the system have stretched across the country. St. Louis is not immune. Making services and treatment optional for tenants struggling with substance abuse and mental illness is woefully ineffective and carries fatal consequences. A 2021 study by the Urban Institute found that 12% of Denver permanent supportive housing program participants died over three years, compared to 8% in the control group who did not enter the program. The good news is that there is a better way for cities like St. Louis to address this growing crisis. Empowering people to transition out of homelessness through short-term shelters and mental health and substance abuse treatment would help them get a stable footing while building a community of support. A meta-analysis of studies comparing the impact of housing-first programs and recovery programs on substance abuse found that the latter had much more effective outcomes for those looking to rebuild their lives. But accountability and recovery can’t stop there. Those who refuse to take advantage of much-needed services like short-term shelter and treatment services for mental health and substance abuse cannot be allowed to put themselves and others in the community in danger. A vital component of this is removing and cleaning up dangerous tent encampments, as Phoenix has recently done. To do this, policymakers must swiftly address the shortage of temporary shelter space. The creation of sanctioned camping facilities away from residential and business areas is one immediate solution. Sanctioned camps can be monitored by law enforcement and provide sanitation, clean water, and services, creating a safer environment for homeless individuals than city streets. Denver recently took this approach, serving 242 people in 2021 and helping 47 to transition into more stable housing. Despite crime in Denver increasing by 14% during this time, crime in the sanctioned camp actually decreased. Policymakers should consider ways to expand short-term shelter options as well. St. Louis has options and examples of alternatives to housing first that work well in addressing the homelessness crisis. Providing immediate help to individuals on the street is a more compassionate path to sustained independence — and growing research shows the public supports it. Pursuing innovative policies that target the underlying causes of homelessness will help restore communities and the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

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A recent Post-Dispatch editorial suggested a “housing first” solution that seeks to build more free housing while removing accountability measures like mandated drug treatment could help the city manage its growing homelessness crisis. (“St. Louis’ approach to homelessness clearly isn’t working. Here’s what might.” Oct. 8.)

Yet, mounting evidence shows that housing-first policies fail to address the underlying drivers of chronic homelessness — mental illness and substance abuse. It’s something policymakers are increasingly coming to understand.

Similarly, as the public has witnessed and endured the consequences of these quixotic policies, opinion has shifted away from policies that deprioritize and, in many cases, outright ignore the crucial role of mental health and substance abuse treatment in favor of policies that center on accountability, transparency, and long-term outcomes.

Housing-first policies do little to help program participants transition to independent and flourishing lives. To make matters worse, the qualifications for housing disincentivize mental health stability, sobriety, and financial well-being. And the housing-first approach isn’t just ineffective — it’s expensive.

San Francisco has a $1.1 billion budget that is mainly allotted to permanent housing, in addition to federal funding that flows into the city for the same purpose. Like a line from the famous Eagle’s song, results have been disastrous and even deadly — trapping people in their own devices.

An investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle found that despite the program’s high price tag, individuals were living in squalor, with toxic mold, dilapidated ceilings, and rampant crime. Sadly, 166 people overdosed in these hotels between 2020 and 2021.

Housing operators who turned a blind eye to dangerous drug use and crime in their housing units never faced any accountability for these failures. Though program proponents claim that “wrap-around services” are a central tenant of their policies, all participation in those services is optional. And there is little transparency into how widely available those services really are. Studies have found that Housing First programs do nothing to reduce criminal activity among homeless people.

These cracks in the system have stretched across the country. St. Louis is not immune.

Making services and treatment optional for tenants struggling with substance abuse and mental illness is woefully ineffective and carries fatal consequences. A 2021 study by the Urban Institute found that 12% of Denver permanent supportive housing program participants died over three years, compared to 8% in the control group who did not enter the program.

The good news is that there is a better way for cities like St. Louis to address this growing crisis.

Empowering people to transition out of homelessness through short-term shelters and mental health and substance abuse treatment would help them get a stable footing while building a community of support. A meta-analysis of studies comparing the impact of housing-first programs and recovery programs on substance abuse found that the latter had much more effective outcomes for those looking to rebuild their lives.

But accountability and recovery can’t stop there.

Those who refuse to take advantage of much-needed services like short-term shelter and treatment services for mental health and substance abuse cannot be allowed to put themselves and others in the community in danger. A vital component of this is removing and cleaning up dangerous tent encampments, as Phoenix has recently done. To do this, policymakers must swiftly address the shortage of temporary shelter space.

The creation of sanctioned camping facilities away from residential and business areas is one immediate solution. Sanctioned camps can be monitored by law enforcement and provide sanitation, clean water, and services, creating a safer environment for homeless individuals than city streets. Denver recently took this approach, serving 242 people in 2021 and helping 47 to transition into more stable housing. Despite crime in Denver increasing by 14% during this time, crime in the sanctioned camp actually decreased.

Policymakers should consider ways to expand short-term shelter options as well.

St. Louis has options and examples of alternatives to housing first that work well in addressing the homelessness crisis. Providing immediate help to individuals on the street is a more compassionate path to sustained independence — and growing research shows the public supports it. Pursuing innovative policies that target the underlying causes of homelessness will help restore communities and the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

Devon Kurtz is the Director of public safety policy at the Cicero Institute, a public policy organization based in Austin, Texas.

Devon Kurtz is the director of public safety policy at the Cicero Institute, a public policy organization based in Austin, Texas.

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TEAMS COMPARISON: Sunday’s game features two top ten special teams units built with different philosophies. The Burrow Bengals have stitched it together with largely first and second-year players, such as rookie punter Brad Robbins, rookie personal protector Jordan Battle, rookie punt returner Charlie Jones, rookie gunner Andrei Iosivas and second-year long snapper Cal Adomitis. Although the two linchpins are vets, linebackers Akeem Davis-Gaither and Markus Bailey, Davis-Gaither just returned from a month-long knee injury. In his first year playing, safety Tycen Anderson was tied for the NFL lead in special teams tackles before suffering a season-ending ACL tear in the Oct. 29 win against the 49ers.

Meanwhile, the Texans with a quarterback on a rookie deal, have veterans such as nine-year linebacker Neville Hewitt and fifth-year cornerback Ka’dar Hollman who are in the NFL’s top 20 in special teams tackles, per PFF.

“They don’t give up anything,” said Simmons of a kick and punt defense that is both ranked third. “What they’re taking advantage of right now is they have not had a quarterback there in some time. And so they can pay the lower half of the roster higher than what the rest of the league can because they don’t have to pay the quarterback yet. They have a bunch of good veteran special teams players and they’re taking advantage of that.”

STATE OF TEAMS: Despite the loss of Anderson, Simmons is bullish on his young guys.

Robbins, he says, has bounced back from his nightmarish 10-punt opener in the rain and been solid. He particularly points to the last punt in San Francisco with 19 seconds left and a 14-point lead.

“It didn’t seem big to a lot of people, but it is to me, how we handled the situation at the end … We ran the play clock down. We called timeout. We talked about the rush. But then I told him, this punt has to be out of bounds,” Simmons said. “Because there’s going to come a time it’s a seven-point game, or it’s a three-point game with 20 seconds left where that ball’s got to be out of bounds. And he executed it perfectly, kicked it out of bounds.”

Translation: If the punt in the AFC title game with 30 seconds left had gone out of bounds, the Bengals could have been in the Super Bowl again. At the very least, overtime.

Simmons says one guy can’t replace Anderson because of his unique size and speed, but keep an eye on Battle. Battle, the third-round safety from Alabama, bowled over Simmons with his 18-minute interview at the NFL scouting combine that had Simmons drawing in his notes they had to have him. The only other guy he did that with this year is future Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

“Jordan’s in a bit more of a position where he can affect the game better or, or more. He’s in critical spots. He’s playing the old spots that Mike Thomas played,” Simmons said of his old captain still around on the practice squad.

“He’s an inside player on kickoff. He’s not had to change with the injury to Tyson … He’s trying to handle a lot right now in addition he’s got a role on defense, too. So there’s a lot going on for him. And I think he’s managed it pretty well for the most part. He’s a smart kid that you can tell has played a lot of football in his career and some things come naturally to him. Some things take work, but he’s willing to put the work in and do it.”

SLANTS AND SCREENS: The Bengals could use a fellow Buckeye to get Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud out of the pocket, but left end Sam Hubbard (ankle) didn’t work for the second straight day …

You know that false start called on Orlando Brown that turned Evan McPherson’s 55-yard field goal into a punt on Sunday night? Simmons is still shaking his head.

“They had a player right in front of Orlando that simulated the snap count. He yelled out,’ set.’ You can see his head move and see him do it to Orlando,” Simmons said. “I mean, the official that called the penalty, there’s no chance he saw Orlando move. Zero. Okay. I can barely see him move on video. Just look at the (video).” …

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SAN FRANCISCO — After three and a half years removed from the start of the pandemic, some San Francisco small businesses said they’re still struggling to get back to pre-pandemic levels.

No one follows the issue closer than Maneet Sohal. His livelihood depends on tourism since he owns San Francisco Deluxe Sightseeing Tours, the company that operates the “hop-on, hop-off” buses.

“We’re picking (the tourists) up; we’re dropping them off. Every 25 minutes, we have a new bus come around,” said Sohal. “Business is on par with last year, so it’s almost identical to what we did last year. But we’re about 70 percent of what we did in 2019 right now.”

He said Union Square and Downtown have been very slow, even for this Labor Day weekend.

Nearby businesses agreed. Pinecrest Diner near Union Square no longer opens 24/7. Manager Morena Hernandez said they had to cut back on their hours because of declining foot traffic.

“We’re surviving. We’re not thriving,” said Hernandez.  “I wish the city would do something with homelessness because that really affects a lot.”

Many businesses said the downturn is the result of a triple whammy: homelessness, crime and the pandemic, which they said only accelerated the problem. They blamed years of bad city policies that led to the worsening street conditions.

“I grew up here in North Beach, and it’s a beautiful city that I love. And it doesn’t seem as beautiful anymore,” said Mac Leibert, whose family owns Pier 23 Cafe.”I’d like to see the politicians get it back to the jewel that it can be.”

On top of crime and homelessness, a man visiting for the first time from Las Vegas said the city has a reputation problem.

“That’s what took me so long to come here. My wife was like, ‘Let’s go to San Francisco.’  And I was like, ‘Well, they say it’s horrible there now.’ It is beautiful, the weather is great,” said Marcel, who declined to provide his last name.  

Marcel said his wife loved San Francisco so much that she suggested moving to the city. Marcel is a business owner and a developer who created the ‘Nu Media Tech Solo’ social media app.

Despite the economic challenges closer to Downtown San Francisco, Pier 39 saw big crowds this weekend. Pier 39 spokeswoman Sue Muzzin said sales for the pier tenants are about the same this Summer compared to 2019.

Sohal also noticed his buses are picking up and dropping off a lot more visitors over at Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39.

“I think tourists preferred to stay on that side of town. Maybe safety is the issue,” said Sohal.  

He said city leaders have to do more so everyone not only survives but thrives.

“We’re hoping that tourism does bounce back and is even better than 2019,” said Sohal.

Businesses told KPIX 5, that while domestic visitors have returned, international travelers are still slow to come back to the city.

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aspiring tech professionals can now apply to BloomTech’s CareerFlow learning experience, being unveiled today via live stream, which is a new approach that empowers more people than ever to achieve life-changing increases in income. The new CareerFlow learning experience provides a seamless, direct path from Day One of all BloomTech programs straight to a well paying job. No matter their starting point, students can gain the skills needed to fill in-demand tech positions, faster.

“Our new flexible, live learning experience removes a critical barrier to gaining the skills that lead to a higher income,” said Austen Allred, Co-founder and CEO of BloomTech. “More people than ever will have the opportunity to get the kind of education that can transform their lives and even reverse generational patterns of poverty—on their schedule. Our approach of teaching exactly the skills employers want, without any filler, also addresses the skills gap that is holding back the economy.”

Get the skills that employers want at your pace, on your schedule, for your goals

Building on BloomTech’s time-proven curriculum, the CareerFlow learning experience adds greater flexibility to its direct path to a well paying job. Now more people, in more life circumstances, can earn a higher income via a career in web development, backend development, and data science.

“Joining BloomTech and completing the program was the greatest decision I’ve ever made in my life,” says Stu Darsey, who graduated from BloomTech in 2021. Darsey had worked in dozens of jobs, from barista to chimney sweep, and had no coding experience before he enrolled in BloomTech. Now he is a full stack engineer, saving up to buy a house, and earning a salary that shocked his family. “I’m now in a position where I’m building applications that change people’s lives. It’s all because BloomTech offers such flexibility in how you can learn and when you can learn.”

Students of BloomTech can access its team of experts and more live instruction than ever, 7 days a week. This means that learners can take control of their education and their future—whether they choose to blaze through their program at top speed or balance learning with work and family—with BloomTech support guiding the way.

BloomTech CareerFlow features include:

• Customized Flexible Learning – Learners choose when to access live instruction and on-demand sessions from experts 7 days a week. They can accelerate or slow down their progress at any point, enabling them to achieve a “flow state” of learning and retain more knowledge.

• 1:1 Career Support – BloomTech analyzes company data to understand the actions that lead to job offers, then designs its career support so learners get higher paying jobs, faster. Personalized career support begins on Day 1 and includes preparing for interviews, practicing whiteboarding and technical assessments, building a resume and portfolio, gaining the confidence to negotiate, and more.

• Real-World Experience – Assignments mirror the problems professionals tackle every day. Learners also work with a team of peers to build a real product for a real client. With these practical skills and hands-on coding experience, learners graduate ready to thrive in well paying technical roles.

• Accessible Tuition Options – Financial circumstances should not dictate who has the ability to land a better job and earn more money. BloomTech works diligently to expand accessibility to results-driven education. Learners can choose from flexible tuition payment options, including the Outcomes-Based Loan. This popular option requires zero tuition up front and is covered by the 110% Tuition Refund Guarantee. The guarantee means that if learners follow the BloomTech job search program and don’t get job offers paying at least $50,000 a year within a year of graduation, the company will refund their full tuition plus pay an additional 10% of their tuition. (Terms apply.)

Applications are now open for BloomTech’s CareerFlow learning experience, which will go live on July 18, 2022. Please visit: BloomTech.com/How-It-Works

About Bloom Tech:

BloomTech designed everything within its learning experience with one goal: to help learners get a well paying job, faster, and with less risk. The innovative edtech company teaches the skills employers want plus supports learners in the job search, every step of the way.

Founded in 2017, Bloom Institute of Technology (formerly Lambda School and also known as BloomTech) was built on the premise that traditional higher education is broken. Too many people are left out and left behind, leaving them without the opportunities that come from a well paying job. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but is proud to be a remote-first organization, employing leaders from all corners of the US

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San Jose, CA – Bueno Plumbing and Rooter is a family-owned company dedicated to customer satisfaction, professionalism, and cost-effectiveness. They have been in business for almost ten years and are industry experts. Clients can always trust that the company experts will use their experience to resolve the problem if hired. The plumbing company has clients covered for any plumbing project, no matter how big or small. These plumbers not only identify the root causes of the problem in the client’s plumbing system, but they also complete the task with care and skill. This assists the client in understanding what they must avoid to keep their plumbing in good operating order for an extended period.

Bueno Plumbing and Rooter has made significant investments in its plumbers, providing them with the essential tools and equipment. It has also devised a strategy for clients to keep their pipes in good working order and avoid any more plumbing problems. Their professional plumbers have the skills, tools, and experience to solve both large and small plumbing problems and are only a phone call away anytime clients have a plumbing emergency. Customers can rely on the company’s emergency services 24/7, as all of the company’s cars are fully stocked with the necessary components and equipment to cater to clients’ plumbing needs. Their team will show up on time to ensure the system is backed up and running as soon as possible.

“Kevin is upbeat and came to my home ready to tackle my home’s water problems. He asked relevant questions that would lead him to the cause of the problem. To make a long story short, all is good with my plumbing, and I developed a better understanding of what happened. Absolutely will recommend and will use him when in need of a plumber. Thank you Kevin!” Said Indhu, a happy client.

The Plumber in San Jose recommends checking pipes and drains regularly to ensure that there are no plumbing issues in clients’ homes that can easily and quickly turn into major ones. These professional plumbers thoroughly inspect each component of a client’s plumbing system to ensure that it is in good operating order and that no problems exist. The company regularly gives their customer’s plumbing a little TLC that can help it last longer, prevent leaks, and save clients money on repairs. Sewer Service, Water Leak Detection, Gas Line Plumber, Fixtures Repairs, and Retractable Water Heater are some of the plumbing services available.

Book plumbing services online today and receive a quick call to confirm all plumbing needs. Bueno Plumbing and Rooter has served many satisfied clients in San Jose and is a call away from providing clients with quality plumbing services. Clients can learn more about Bueno Plumbing and Rooter by visiting their website, calling them at 408-440-2728, or visiting their offices at 5706 Cahalan Ave #53475, San Jose CA, 95123, US.

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 18, 2022–

Aspiring tech professionals can now apply to BloomTech ‘s CareerFlow learning experience, being unveiled today via live stream, which is a new approach that empowers more people than ever to achieve life-changing increases in income. The new CareerFlow learning experience provides a seamless, direct path from Day One of all BloomTech programs straight to a well paying job. No matter their starting point, students can gain the skills needed to fill in-demand tech positions, faster.

“Our new flexible, live learning experience removes a critical barrier to gaining the skills that lead to a higher income,” said Austen Allred, Co-founder and CEO of BloomTech. “More people than ever will have the opportunity to get the kind of education that can transform their lives and even reverse generational patterns of poverty—on their schedule. Our approach of teaching exactly the skills employers want, without any filler, also addresses the skills gap that is holding back the economy.”

Get the skills that employers want at your pace, on your schedule, for your goals

Building on BloomTech’s time-proven curriculum, the CareerFlow learning experience adds greater flexibility to its direct path to a well paying job. Now more people, in more life circumstances, can earn a higher income via a career in web development, backend development, and data science.

“Joining BloomTech and completing the program was the greatest decision I’ve ever made in my life,” says Stu Darsey, who graduated from BloomTech in 2021. Darsey had worked in dozens of jobs, from barista to chimney sweep, and had no coding experience before he enrolled in BloomTech. Now he is a full stack engineer, saving up to buy a house, and earning a salary that shocked his family. “I’m now in a position where I’m building applications that change people’s lives. It’s all because BloomTech offers such flexibility in how you can learn and when you can learn.”

Students of BloomTech can access its team of experts and more live instruction than ever, 7 days a week. This means that learners can take control of their education and their future—whether they choose to blaze through their program at top speed or balance learning with work and family—with BloomTech support guiding the way.

BloomTech CareerFlow features include:

• Customized Flexible Learning – Learners choose when to access live instruction and on-demand sessions from experts 7 days a week. They can accelerate or slow down their progress at any point, enabling them to achieve a “flow state” of learning and retain more knowledge.

• 1:1 Career Support – BloomTech analyzes company data to understand the actions that lead to job offers, then designs its career support so learners get higher paying jobs, faster. Personalized career support begins on Day 1 and includes preparing for interviews, practicing whiteboarding and technical assessments, building a resume and portfolio, gaining the confidence to negotiate, and more.

• Real-World Experience – Assignments mirror the problems professionals tackle every day. Learners also work with a team of peers to build a real product for a real client. With these practical skills and hands-on coding experience, learners graduate ready to thrive in well paying technical roles.

• Accessible Tuition Options – Financial circumstances should not dictate who has the ability to land a better job and earn more money. BloomTech works diligently to expand accessibility to results-driven education. Learners can choose from flexible tuition payment options, including the Outcomes-Based Loan. This popular option requires zero tuition up front and is covered by the 110% Tuition Refund Guarantee. The guarantee means that if learners follow the BloomTech job search program and don’t get job offers paying at least $50,000 a year within a year of graduation, the company will refund their full tuition plus pay an additional 10% of their tuition. (Terms apply.)

Applications are now open for BloomTech’s CareerFlow learning experience, which will go live on July 18, 2022. Please visit: BloomTech.com/How-It-Works

About BloomTech:

BloomTech designed everything within its learning experience with one goal: to help learners get a well paying job, faster, and with less risk. The innovative edtech company teaches the skills employers want plus supports learners in the job search, every step of the way.

Founded in 2017, Bloom Institute of Technology (formerly Lambda School and also known as BloomTech) was built on the premise that traditional higher education is broken. Too many people are left out and left behind, leaving them without the opportunities that come from a well paying job. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but is proud to be a remote-first organization, employing leaders from all corners of the US

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Mantalas Communications, Inc for BloomTech

carmen@mantalascomms.com

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SOURCE: BloomTech

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aspiring tech professionals can now apply to BloomTech’s CareerFlow learning experience, being unveiled today via live stream, which is a new approach that empowers more people than ever to achieve life-changing increases in income. The new CareerFlow learning experience provides a seamless, direct path from Day One of all BloomTech programs straight to a well paying job. No matter their starting point, students can gain the skills needed to fill in-demand tech positions, faster.

“Our new flexible, live learning experience removes a critical barrier to gaining the skills that lead to a higher income,” said Austen Allred, Co-founder and CEO of BloomTech. “More people than ever will have the opportunity to get the kind of education that can transform their lives and even reverse generational patterns of poverty—on their schedule. Our approach of teaching exactly the skills employers want, without any filler, also addresses the skills gap that is holding back the economy.”

Get the skills that employers want at your pace, on your schedule, for your goals

Building on BloomTech’s time-proven curriculum, the CareerFlow learning experience adds greater flexibility to its direct path to a well paying job. Now more people, in more life circumstances, can earn a higher income via a career in web development, backend development, and data science.

“Joining BloomTech and completing the program was the greatest decision I’ve ever made in my life,” says Stu Darsey, who graduated from BloomTech in 2021. Darsey had worked in dozens of jobs, from barista to chimney sweep, and had no coding experience before he enrolled in BloomTech. Now he is a full stack engineer, saving up to buy a house, and earning a salary that shocked his family. “I’m now in a position where I’m building applications that change people’s lives. It’s all because BloomTech offers such flexibility in how you can learn and when you can learn.”

Students of BloomTech can access its team of experts and more live instruction than ever, 7 days a week. This means that learners can take control of their education and their future—whether they choose to blaze through their program at top speed or balance learning with work and family—with BloomTech support guiding the way.

BloomTech CareerFlow features include:

• Customized Flexible Learning – Learners choose when to access live instruction and on-demand sessions from experts 7 days a week. They can accelerate or slow down their progress at any point, enabling them to achieve a “flow state” of learning and retain more knowledge.

• 1:1 Career Support – BloomTech analyzes company data to understand the actions that lead to job offers, then designs its career support so learners get higher paying jobs, faster. Personalized career support begins on Day 1 and includes preparing for interviews, practicing whiteboarding and technical assessments, building a resume and portfolio, gaining the confidence to negotiate, and more.

• Real-World Experience – Assignments mirror the problems professionals tackle every day. Learners also work with a team of peers to build a real product for a real client. With these practical skills and hands-on coding experience, learners graduate ready to thrive in well paying technical roles.

• Accessible Tuition Options – Financial circumstances should not dictate who has the ability to land a better job and earn more money. BloomTech works diligently to expand accessibility to results-driven education. Learners can choose from flexible tuition payment options, including the Outcomes-Based Loan. This popular option requires zero tuition up front and is covered by the 110% Tuition Refund Guarantee. The guarantee means that if learners follow the BloomTech job search program and don’t get job offers paying at least $50,000 a year within a year of graduation, the company will refund their full tuition plus pay an additional 10% of their tuition. (Terms apply.)

Applications are now open for BloomTech’s CareerFlow learning experience, which will go live on July 18, 2022. Please visit: BloomTech.com/How-It-Works

About Bloom Tech:

BloomTech designed everything within its learning experience with one goal: to help learners get a well paying job, faster, and with less risk. The innovative edtech company teaches the skills employers want plus supports learners in the job search, every step of the way.

Founded in 2017, Bloom Institute of Technology (formerly Lambda School and also known as BloomTech) was built on the premise that traditional higher education is broken. Too many people are left out and left behind, leaving them without the opportunities that come from a well paying job. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but is proud to be a remote-first organization, employing leaders from all corners of the US

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 18, 2022–

Aspiring tech professionals can now apply to BloomTech ‘s CareerFlow learning experience, being unveiled today via live stream, which is a new approach that empowers more people than ever to achieve life-changing increases in income. The new CareerFlow learning experience provides a seamless, direct path from Day One of all BloomTech programs straight to a well paying job. No matter their starting point, students can gain the skills needed to fill in-demand tech positions, faster.

“Our new flexible, live learning experience removes a critical barrier to gaining the skills that lead to a higher income,” said Austen Allred, Co-founder and CEO of BloomTech. “More people than ever will have the opportunity to get the kind of education that can transform their lives and even reverse generational patterns of poverty—on their schedule. Our approach of teaching exactly the skills employers want, without any filler, also addresses the skills gap that is holding back the economy.”

Get the skills that employers want at your pace, on your schedule, for your goals

Building on BloomTech’s time-proven curriculum, the CareerFlow learning experience adds greater flexibility to its direct path to a well paying job. Now more people, in more life circumstances, can earn a higher income via a career in web development, backend development, and data science.

“Joining BloomTech and completing the program was the greatest decision I’ve ever made in my life,” says Stu Darsey, who graduated from BloomTech in 2021. Darsey had worked in dozens of jobs, from barista to chimney sweep, and had no coding experience before he enrolled in BloomTech. Now he is a full stack engineer, saving up to buy a house, and earning a salary that shocked his family. “I’m now in a position where I’m building applications that change people’s lives. It’s all because BloomTech offers such flexibility in how you can learn and when you can learn.”

Students of BloomTech can access its team of experts and more live instruction than ever, 7 days a week. This means that learners can take control of their education and their future—whether they choose to blaze through their program at top speed or balance learning with work and family—with BloomTech support guiding the way.

BloomTech CareerFlow features include:

• Customized Flexible Learning – Learners choose when to access live instruction and on-demand sessions from experts 7 days a week. They can accelerate or slow down their progress at any point, enabling them to achieve a “flow state” of learning and retain more knowledge.

• 1:1 Career Support – BloomTech analyzes company data to understand the actions that lead to job offers, then designs its career support so learners get higher paying jobs, faster. Personalized career support begins on Day 1 and includes preparing for interviews, practicing whiteboarding and technical assessments, building a resume and portfolio, gaining the confidence to negotiate, and more.

• Real-World Experience – Assignments mirror the problems professionals tackle every day. Learners also work with a team of peers to build a real product for a real client. With these practical skills and hands-on coding experience, learners graduate ready to thrive in well paying technical roles.

• Accessible Tuition Options – Financial circumstances should not dictate who has the ability to land a better job and earn more money. BloomTech works diligently to expand accessibility to results-driven education. Learners can choose from flexible tuition payment options, including the Outcomes-Based Loan. This popular option requires zero tuition up front and is covered by the 110% Tuition Refund Guarantee. The guarantee means that if learners follow the BloomTech job search program and don’t get job offers paying at least $50,000 a year within a year of graduation, the company will refund their full tuition plus pay an additional 10% of their tuition. (Terms apply.)

Applications are now open for BloomTech’s CareerFlow learning experience, which will go live on July 18, 2022. Please visit: BloomTech.com/How-It-Works

About Bloom Tech:

BloomTech designed everything within its learning experience with one goal: to help learners get a well paying job, faster, and with less risk. The innovative edtech company teaches the skills employers want plus supports learners in the job search, every step of the way.

Founded in 2017, Bloom Institute of Technology (formerly Lambda School and also known as BloomTech) was built on the premise that traditional higher education is broken. Too many people are left out and left behind, leaving them without the opportunities that come from a well paying job. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but is proud to be a remote-first organization, employing leaders from all corners of the US

View source version on businesswire.com:https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220518005871/en/

CONTACT: Media Contact:

Carmen Mantalas

Mantalas Communications, Inc for BloomTech

carmen@mantalascomms.com

KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE INTERNET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DATA MANAGEMENT TRAINING TECHNOLOGY OTHER EDUCATION CONTINUING UNIVERSITY EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES OTHER TECHNOLOGY

SOURCE: Bloom Tech

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PUB: 05/18/2022 12:00 PM / DISC: 05/18/2022 12:03 PM

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By Diane Qi and Rani Mukherjee

With the spread of COVID-19, cities across the country were forced to see the homelessness crisis in a new light: Large groups of people without a residence who slept in camps or shelters were at high risk for the transmission of COVID-19 . In response, San Francisco opened 25 shelter-in-place hotels in just six months to protect more than 2,500 people.

For many residents, the hotels have become a place of refuge to recover from the physical and mental stresses of an unhindered life. A resident’s experience of dealing with diabetes shows this crucial relationship between living and healing:

“[Before the hotel] I looked really, really bad. My kidneys were shut down, my health was deteriorating rapidly … Due to a … lack of time and privacy, I didn’t pay as much attention as I should … When you are with people all the time, thoughts are difficult having to think about the pros and cons or making decisions that are so important to my health … When I moved, I was given time, medicine and support from the medical staff …[Now]I am on my diabetes. My [blood sugar] has come down amazingly … Things are looking good. ”

In the hotels, all residents are examined for their health and social needs and can connect with basic care, mental health care, substance treatment, physiotherapy and social services. Often these services are provided directly in hotel rooms.

Naomi Schoenfeld is a nurse and medical anthropologist who provides medical care in the hotels and is currently studying how the hotels have affected the health of residents. She shared her experiences with us: “

I have seen remarkable improvements in the health of some patients. The hotels have been very successful in connecting patients to the services they need. People with severe leg ulcers, ulcers that just haven’t gotten better due to the instability of homelessness, are finally getting the wound care they need. Beyond healthcare, however, it is also the simple dignity of living that has enabled patients to heal. Being able to rest, go to the bathroom without having to walk from place to place, have three nutritious meals a day – these are the basic dignities that are essential for managing a state of health. ”

The shelter-in-place hotels have shown us that a radical restructuring of our housing system is not only feasible, but also curable. Now we should build on this moment in order to usefully address the inequality of housing conditions in the city beyond the pandemic.

In the medical community, we know that homelessness leads to negative health outcomes and that the most effective solution to homelessness is permanent supportive housing: housing that, like shelter-in-place hotels, provides medical and social services, but not housing – In-place hotels are permanent.

Right now, we in San Francisco have a rare opportunity to reduce homelessness by investing in permanent supportive housing. Between newly released Proposition C funds, state and federal emergency funds, bond money, and a declining housing market with hotels and student residences for sale, we’re in a unique position where funding and buildings are exceptionally no barrier. It is entirely possible that the city is urgently buying at least 600 new permanent support housing units for unhodged people, including those who have not been offered hotel rooms.

As clinicians, we are often at the receiving end of the failures of a revolving door care system and limit ourselves to plastering solutions. But at this moment we have the perfect confluence of opportunities to address the source of the disease. Housing is the cure. We ask the city to act now and purchase hotels and student housing as permanent supportive housing.

Diane Qi and Rani Mukherjee are medical students at UCSF caring for unhodged patients. They are both involved in research and advocacy at the intersection of health, housing and homelessness.

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