Navigating Opportunity: Career Information and Mobility in Low-Wage Employment

This white paper examines the role of career information in shaping economic mobility among low-wage workers. The authors explore how workers access information about career pathways, advancement opportunities, required skills, and labor market prospects, and how gaps in information can constrain upward mobility. Drawing on workforce research and labor market data, the report highlights barriers that prevent workers from identifying and pursuing higher-quality employment opportunities. The paper offers recommendations for employers, educators, workforce organizations, and policymakers to improve access to career information and create more effective pathways to advancement for workers in low-wage occupations.