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The Role Of Sectoral Initiatives In Solving The Employment Problems Of Opportunity Youth, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
The Role Of Sectoral Initiatives In Solving The Employment Problems Of Opportunity Youth, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Upjohn Institute Policy Papers
An estimated 6.7 million individuals in the United States are between the ages of 16 and 24 and are not employed, not in school, and have not earned a postsecondary credential. This paper examines the extent to which sectoral initiatives, which operate on the demand side of the labor market, can play a role in facilitating pathways into productive careers for these individuals, who we refer to in the paper as opportunity youth (OY). It is mainly a review of the literature about the effectiveness of workforce development sectoral initiatives and other programs specifically focused on OY. It first reviews …
Refining Workforce Education Supply And Demand Analysis: Final Report, Brad J. Hershbein, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Refining Workforce Education Supply And Demand Analysis: Final Report, Brad J. Hershbein, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Upjohn Institute Technical Reports
No abstract provided.
Public Workforce Programs During The Great Recession, Stephen A. Wandner, Randall W. Eberts
Public Workforce Programs During The Great Recession, Stephen A. Wandner, Randall W. Eberts
Journal Articles
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Economic Development Recommendations That Focus On The "Working Poor": Lessons From Waco, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget F. Timmeney, Jim Robey
Economic Development Recommendations That Focus On The "Working Poor": Lessons From Waco, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget F. Timmeney, Jim Robey
Employment Research Newsletter
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Mass Incarceration And Employment, Steven Raphael
Mass Incarceration And Employment, Steven Raphael
Employment Research Newsletter
No abstract provided.
The New Scarlet Letter? Negotiating The U.S. Labor Market With A Criminal Record, Steven Raphael
The New Scarlet Letter? Negotiating The U.S. Labor Market With A Criminal Record, Steven Raphael
Upjohn Press
This book explores the difficulties facing ex-offenders as they try to enter and remain in the U.S. labor market.
The Road Through The Rust Belt: From Preeminence To Decline To Prosperity, William M. Bowen, Editor
The Road Through The Rust Belt: From Preeminence To Decline To Prosperity, William M. Bowen, Editor
Upjohn Press
The chapters in this book explore reasons for the decline of "Rust Belt" cities and the often innovative responses of local leaders and entrepreneurs that are helping to revive these areas.
The Role Of Sectoral Initiatives In Solving The Employment Problems Of Opportunity Youth, Kevin Hollenbeck
The Role Of Sectoral Initiatives In Solving The Employment Problems Of Opportunity Youth, Kevin Hollenbeck
Kevin Hollenbeck
An estimated 6.7 million individuals in the United States are between the ages of 16 and 24 and are not employed, not in school, and have not earned a postsecondary credential. This paper examines the extent to which sectoral initiatives, which operate on the demand side of the labor market, can play a role in facilitating pathways into productive careers for these individuals, who we refer to in the paper as opportunity youth (OY). It is mainly a review of the literature about the effectiveness of workforce development sectoral initiatives and other programs specifically focused on OY. It first reviews …