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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 15 million workers were self-employed in 2016. Self-employment can offer dislocated workers a path to financial security and economic mobility. In 2013, the Department of Labor funded the...

This resource summarizes findings from an analysis of nearly four million American job seekers’ resumes in Burning Glass’ database on the career advancement prospects of people looking for middle-skill jobs. It highlights the types of education...

Reports the short-term findings on participants’ earnings, employment, and job quality from an experimental impact evaluation of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult and Dislocated Worker programs across 28 local areas randomly selected for...

This is a two-year evaluation of the Breaking Barriers program. The program used the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and provided employment services to individuals with low incomes and disabilities who were looking for work. There is...

Summarizes research findings from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Transition Project, which aimed to build knowledge about ways to encourage work among TANF recipients with...

Evaluates the Newark Re-entry initiative, a program based on a specific model that utilizes faith-based and community organizations to reduce recidivism.