Many Americans working in the service sector lack foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, or problem solving. The National Skills Coalition released this report to show how business leaders, policymakers, and advocates can help address these…

This brief from the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy discusses demographics in Southwestern Minnesota, a rural area where the population is aging and becoming more diverse, particularly among youth. The goal of the brief…

Connecting low-income individuals to available jobs can be a challenge when available training programs are too expensive or do not teach the skills that employers are looking for. In this podcast from MDRC, a sector-focused approach to training is…

This report from the National Skills Coalition looks at American workers in the service industry who have low skill (including low literacy, numeracy, and technical skills) and their participation in the service industry; the report is useful to the…

This blog by Lane Schonour, Goodwill Vice President of Learning and Development, looks at the challenges faced by many non-profits related to talent management in today’s economy. Mr. Schonour shares insights and lessons learned by Goodwill as a…

Approximately 2.8 million individuals between the ages of 16-24 are disconnected from both school and work. The National League of Cities put together this action kit to help municipal leaders facilitate discussions in their communities on how to…

This paper from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Library examines the potential of work-based learning programs. These programs may provide a bridge into careers, and their benefits are especially notable for youth…

The December issue of the SNAP to Skills Newsletter focuses on Michigan’s SNAP Employment…

This website, created by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) program, consists of open source educational resources to train adults for occupations in 16 high-demand fields such…

Many employment and training programs for low-income individuals include a variety of services that aim to improve employment and earnings. Some also include strategies to address other needs, such as housing. ESER identified a primary strategy for…