On October 18, the Urban Institute will host a conversation relevant to all administrators that use evidence-based research or who strive to improve their agencies and agency culture. Federal agency leaders will discuss learning agendas and hear about other approaches that institutions are using to engage stakeholders and partner with relevant offices; they will be able to further develop learning agendas as an important and effective tool for research.

On October 29, the Metropolitan Policy Program and Child Trends will host an event to explore the state of the job market for disadvantaged young adults. This population has lower school graduation rates, lower employment rates, and lower wages, creating economic insecurity and hardship throughout adulthood. New research examining the quality of available jobs for disadvantaged young adults will be released and discussed, followed by an expert panel on policy takeaways and strategies to help create high-quality jobs for at-risk young adults. This event will take place in Washington, D.C. between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. EDT.

Based on a recent project from the Chronicle of Social Change, this panel discussion in Washington, D.C. will explore findings from the project and from other sources on foster care. Join the Chronicle on November 13 to learn about data highlighting the nation’s foster care capabilities and challenges, as well as potential interventions based on areas of high need.

On November 13, the Urban Institute and the Association of Employment and Learning Providers will co-host the fourth annual Transatlantic Apprenticeship Exchange Forum in Washington, D.C. Practitioners and program officers can learn about upcoming changes in the apprenticeship system as well as the components of an effective and practical internship program. Leading authorities from Canada, the UK, and the U.S. will provide a comprehensive view on best practices throughout the world.

Join the Aspen Institute for a day-long event in Washington, D.C. on November 29 on the importance of engaging fathers both with their children and with social programs. Practitioners, policymakers, and researchers will convene to explore the state of current research, disseminate best practices for reaching fathers, and discuss policy interventions and opportunities for improvement moving forward.

On December 6, the Brookings Institution will host a forum in Washington, D.C. to explore the challenges and solutions for low-wage workers’ facing obstacles to quality and sustainable jobs. Experts will debate the merits and potential efficacy of various proposed policies, such as job training, public employment, and subsidies, among others. The event will also be timed with a new white paper on the same topic.

This seminar at the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will present the findings of Marci Ybarra, Associate Professor, School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. Her findings relate to data collection and challenges of reporting outcomes by social service agencies. Dr. Ybarra was named an Emerging Scholar in 2015 by the Self-Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse (SSRC). The seminar will take place on November 15, 2018 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT.