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Innovative Employment Approaches and Programs for Low-Income Families

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Title Page

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

  1. Introduction

  2. The Employment and Economic Status of Low-Income Families

  3. Methodology for Identifying Innovative Approaches and Programs

  4. Overview of Innovative Approaches

  5. Service-Focused Employment Preparation

  6. Employment-Based Experience
    1. Subsidized Employment
    2. Temporary Jobs
  7. Skill Development
    1. Individual-Based Approaches to Improve Skill Development
      1. Instructional Adaptations
      2. Financial Assistance
      3. Enhanced Student Services and Support
    2. Employer-Based Strategies for Improving Skill Development
      1. Sectoral Training Programs
      2. Incumbent Worker Training
  8. Income and Work Supports
    1. Post-Employment Assistance
    2. Financial Incentives
    3. Promoting Asset-Building Among Low-Income Families
  9. Conclusion

References

Appendix A: Program Descriptions

Table A.1: Service-Focused Employment Programs
Table A.2: Subsidized Employment Programs
Table A.3: Temporary Employment Programs
Table A.4: Instructional and Curricula Reforms
Table A.5: Financial Aid Programs
Table A.6: Sectorial Training Programs
Table A.7: Career Ladders and Credentialing Programs
Table A.8: Incumbent Worker Training Programs
Table A.9: Post-Employment Assistance Programs
Table A.10: Financial Incentives Programs
Table A.11: Asset-Building Programs

Appendix B: Program Contact Information

Appendix C: Criteria for Selection of Innovative Approaches and Programs

Appendix D: Organizations Interviewed for the Innovative Employment Strategies Project

Appendix E: Study Criteria Met by Programs in the Innovative Employment Strategies Project



 

 

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