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Policies For Place: How To Make Sustainable Investments In Communities, Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Lee Adams, Brian J. Asquith, Alfonso Hernandez, Kyle Huisman, Iryna V. Lendel, Gabrielle Pepin, Bridget F. Timmeney, Beth C. Truesdale, Yulya Truskinovsky Mar 2024

Policies For Place: How To Make Sustainable Investments In Communities, Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Lee Adams, Brian J. Asquith, Alfonso Hernandez, Kyle Huisman, Iryna V. Lendel, Gabrielle Pepin, Bridget F. Timmeney, Beth C. Truesdale, Yulya Truskinovsky

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The Impacts Of Macomb Community College On The Economy Of Macomb County, George A. Erickcek, Kevin M. Hollenbeck Jul 2012

The Impacts Of Macomb Community College On The Economy Of Macomb County, George A. Erickcek, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

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Nurturing America's Growth In The Global Marketplace Through Talent Development: An Interim Report On The Evaluation Of Generations Ii And Iii Of Wired, Nancy Hewat, Kevin M. Hollenbeck Nov 2009

Nurturing America's Growth In The Global Marketplace Through Talent Development: An Interim Report On The Evaluation Of Generations Ii And Iii Of Wired, Nancy Hewat, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

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This is the first report from the evaluation of Generations II and III of the Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development Initiative... This interim report presents baseline information from all 26 regions. It reflects the status of regional activities as of the summer of 2008, when many regions were in the initial stage of implementation. Thus, the report focuses on the development of partnerships, governance arrangements, and the design of decision-making processes. In early 2006, ETA announced the initial recipients of grants to promote regional collaboration of a wide range of public and private organizations with the goal of transforming …


Toledo Promise Scholarship Concept Study, Michelle Miller-Adams, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney Mar 2009

Toledo Promise Scholarship Concept Study, Michelle Miller-Adams, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney

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The La Crosse Promise: Economic Impact Study, George A. Erickcek Dec 2008

The La Crosse Promise: Economic Impact Study, George A. Erickcek

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The Upjohn Institute conducted an economic impact study of a universal, place-based scholarship program for La Crosse, Wisconsin. This study examines the possibility of developing a program similar to the Kalamazoo Promise for the La Crosse area. The La Crosse area is facing a population decline, growing concentrations of low-income students, an aging infrastructure in the region’s largest school district, and regional sprawl that is consuming farmland and natural assets while creating new challenges of congestion and service delivery. As a response to these issues, this study explores the potential impact of a universal, place-based scholarship program.


Review Of The Davenport Promise Concept, George A. Erickcek, Sarah M. Klerk, Brad R. Watts Sep 2008

Review Of The Davenport Promise Concept, George A. Erickcek, Sarah M. Klerk, Brad R. Watts

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The Davenport Promise would provide college scholarships for students living in the City of Davenport. The scholarship can be used to attend any accredited vocational training institute, college, or university of the student's choice. This report provides estimates of the potential fiscal impact of the Davenport Promise on the City of Davenport and the Davenport Public Schools under several alternative scenarios.


The Economic Development Effects Of Early Childhood Programs, Timothy J. Bartik Jan 2008

The Economic Development Effects Of Early Childhood Programs, Timothy J. Bartik

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Economic Impact Of Grand Valley State University: Final Report, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Mar 2007

Economic Impact Of Grand Valley State University: Final Report, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

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An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Final Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts Aug 2006

An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Final Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts

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The Economic Development Benefits Of Universal Preschool Education Compared To Traditional Economic Development Programs, Timothy J. Bartik May 2006

The Economic Development Benefits Of Universal Preschool Education Compared To Traditional Economic Development Programs, Timothy J. Bartik

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An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Interim Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts Mar 2006

An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Interim Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts

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Process And Net Impact Evaluations Of The Focus: Hope Adult Training Programs And Student Loan Fund, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Kelly Derango Oct 2005

Process And Net Impact Evaluations Of The Focus: Hope Adult Training Programs And Student Loan Fund, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Kelly Derango

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Process And Net Impact Evaluations Of The Focus:Hope Adult Training Programs And Student Loan Fund, Kevin M. Hollenbeck Jul 2003

Process And Net Impact Evaluations Of The Focus:Hope Adult Training Programs And Student Loan Fund, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

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No abstract provided.