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Celebrating Youth & Future Aspirations

This year’s International Youth Day theme is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” as young people continue to drive the charge in digital adoption and innovation. At Clayco, we support young talent by helping them develop their skills while working alongside some of the industry's best professionals.

Creating Opportunities for Future Generations with CCDI

We created CCDI in 2015 and the program has placed over 175 people into construction-related jobs since then. This article in the AP highlights the progress and challenges that persist since this tragedy took place 10 years ago

Elevating Literacy with the Inspirational Jurema Gorham

Looking at her accomplishments, it seems that there is little Jurema Gorham can’t do, from being a mompreneur and educator to a non-profit founder, Ph.D candidate, holder of a couple fellowships, and beyond.

Kara Walker's unsettling Silhouettes and Shadows

An American artist whose work I find deeply thought-provoking is Kara Walker. Growing up in a family of artists, Walker earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Atlanta College of Art in 1991.

A New Chapter Begins: Explore the Clark Family Branch Library

We are starting a new story in St. Louis! I’m thrilled to announce the grand opening of the two-story, 74,000-square-foot Clark Family Branch—which is now the largest library branch in the district!

Juneteenth: A Journey Towards Racial Justice

Juneteenth is an essential day of reflection on the sacrifices and triumphs of the Black community and to address our shared history. By doing this, we pave the way toward a future characterized by equity and hope.

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The key choices we make in this life

Some of the key choices that we get to make in this life are the things we prioritize, both with our finances and with our energy and efforts.

Over the course of my life, my priorities have shifted immensely, and I now spend a large amount of my time focusing on the work that our foundation is doing, as well as being engaged in impactful community efforts. The majority of the work that we are a part of is aimed at issues directly affecting my family and the Clayco community.

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