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Three resources in Workforce System Strategies (WSS) highlight effective and promising initiatives designed to support individuals with specific challenges to employment. Learn more about individual placement and supports that help increase...

Advanced manufacturing plays a vital role in the current and future economic prosperity of the United States. To support community colleges in the development of industry-aligned training programs in manufacturing and other industries, USDOL...

Effective workforce development programs can help meet the needs of participants and employers. However, the delivery of such programs requires thoughtful planning and implementation. These resources discuss how research results and accountability...

Examines the characteristics and effectiveness of Alternative Staffing Organizations (ASOs).

Explores the promise of Alternative Staffing Organizations (ASOs) to understand how these businesses assist disadvantaged workers by coupling job brokering with supportive services to enhance workforce development.

Spotlights innovative states focusing efforts on future economic prosperity by prioritizing industry and occupational sectors that offer good jobs relevant to local communities and post-secondary access and attainment for adults with lower basic...

Summarizes findings from a 2010 statewide summit and makes the case for policy makers and business to increase investment in early childhood programs for sound long-term economic returns.

Examines the practices that states are using to become “model employers,” including strategies being implemented to expand the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities within state government agencies.

Provided descriptions of Breaking Through tribal colleges, their experiences in piloting expanded initiative strategies, expounds on lessons learned at each institution, and plans to expand programs in the future.

Explores the provision of personal and work supports intended to help TANF recipients living with disabilities participate in employment program activities and competitive work.