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The Economic Status Of Older Women In Massachusetts, Elba Caraballo, Nita Goldstein
The Economic Status Of Older Women In Massachusetts, Elba Caraballo, Nita Goldstein
Gerontology Institute Publications
This report presents a list of current state legislative initiatives which directly or indirectly, affect older women in Massachusetts.
Despite the progress made by the Commonwealth in the area of elder services, a significant portion of this population continues to live in dire need. It is important that State Legislators, State Administrators, policymakers and community leaders understand the needs of this population and work to increase the financial resources and enhance the dignity of older women in the Commonwealth.
Youth Employment And Unemployment: Outreach Initiatives In Massachusetts And The City Of Boston, James Jennings, William J. Stracqualursi, Zaki A. Sakin
Youth Employment And Unemployment: Outreach Initiatives In Massachusetts And The City Of Boston, James Jennings, William J. Stracqualursi, Zaki A. Sakin
William Monroe Trotter Institute Publications
An effort is made here to identify trends in the labor market participation of teenagers, especially in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the City of Boston; to specify unemployment trends in terms of the racial identification of teenagers or youth, with a special focus on the 14-19 year old cohort; to describe the types of jobs held by teenagers and make an assessment of the long-term implications of types of employment for future employability; to specify the most frequently identified issues* delineated when attempting to address the problem of youth unemployment; to permit young employed people to speak about …