Federal housing subsidies can support low-income and disadvantaged families in meeting their monthly rental needs through public housing and housing vouchers. Federal initiatives in the public housing system have also been used to incentivize…

This blogpost illustrates how Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Columbus (Franklin County, Ohio) transitioned operations and adapted its practices as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The blogpost focuses on the JFS Journey program; Journey…

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals will host a webinar on February 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ET to address the changed employer engagement landscape in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is targeted to workforce…

Jobs for the Future will host a webinar on February 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET to discuss how racial and economic equity are being expanded in State-sponsored Registered Apprenticeship programs. Speakers include current and former…

This report reviews lessons learned in the implementation of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s seven-year Family-Centered Community Change (FCCC) initiative in Buffalo, New York; Columbus, Ohio; and San Antonio, Texas. The FCCC is an integrated two…

The 2021 National Association of State Workforce Agencies report provides profiles of workforce agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and their efforts to assist workers amidst the economic downturn…

This Aspen Institute video offers an introduction to the Economic Opportunity Program’s Job Quality Tools Library. The video describes the impetus behind the library’s creation and how users can use the library and its tools to strengthen job…

This blogpost identifies research on the skills adults need to effectively navigate digital spaces and what educators can do to support adult learning to build digital skills. Topics covered include: understanding graphics, digital interfaces,…

Self-regulation skills include the capacity to complete tasks, remain organized, and control one’s emotions and behaviors. The use of these skills can support a person’s ability to find, retain, and progress in employment. Some TANF programs have…

This report reviews how the COVID-19 pandemic recession has had a disproportionately negative economic impact on women and persons of color in the workforce, particularly those working previously in the service industry. This impact points to a…