low income

Involving Employers in Promoting Postsecondary Credentials
Submitted by: tcoxen on: 11/02/2009 - 2:01pm
Categories: employers, higher education, low income, youth
Sectoral Strategies for Low-Income Workers: Lessons from the Field
Submitted by: Leah Murphy on: 07/06/2009 - 7:03am
Categories: Aspen Institute, low income

Abstract:
This publication looks at the sectoral development field, explaining how it differs form other workforce development approaches, how it has grown over time, what is has achieved, and how it can be used to strengthen regional economies and business competitiveness. Content was drawn from interviews with workforce program leaders, program visits and survey responses from more than 225 workforce organizations. Included are brief case studies on dozens of innovative initiatives that illustrate key aspects of the sector strategy.

Attached files: Sectoral Strategies for Low Income Workers.pdf
The Policy Intersection between Sector Strategies and Low-Income Workers: The State Responsibility to Make the Connection
Submitted by: tcoxen on: 08/05/2008 - 4:55pm
Categories: low income, policy

Abstract:
This “thought paper” was requested by the Seattle Foundation to deepen national understanding of the policy features that integrate sector approaches and low-income worker success.

Attached files: Integrating Sector and Low-Income Policies.pdf

ARRA Resources for Sector Strategy Policy Makers