Resources & Links
Economic Development Administration – U.S. Department of Commerce http://www.eda.gov
National Association of Workforce Boards http://www.nawb.org
National Association of State Workforce Agencies http://naswa.org
National leadership institute and Workforce Excellence Network http://www.workforce-excellence.net/nli2
U.S. Dept. of Labor Employment & Training Administration http://www.doleta.gov
Workforce 3 One - http://www.workforce3one.org
Working for America Institute http://www.workingforamerica.org
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A Sampling of Workforce Development Reports
The following material can be used to illustrate uses of self-sufficiency in workforce development:
Promoting Economic Independence in the Public Workforce System: Using Self-Sufficiency as a Goal
'A New Approach to Low-Wage Workers and Employers: Launching the Work Advancement and Support Center Demonstration," MDRC: http://www.mdrc.org/publications/424/overview.html
"Sector Initiative Profile: Flint Health Care Employment Opportunities," Aspen Institute: http://www.aspenwsi.org/publications/06-021.pdf
"A City Platform for Strengthening Families and Improving Outcomes for Children," The National League of Cities: http://www.nlc.org/content/Files/IYEFPlatform05.pdf
" Getting Connected: Strategies for Expanding the Employment Networks of Low-Income People,” Public/Private Ventures," Public/Private Ventures: http://www.ppv.org/ppv/publications/assets/194_publication.pdf
"Does Making Work Pay Still Pay?" MDRC: http://www.mdrc.org/publications/414/overview.html
"The Revolving Door: Research Findings on NYC's Employment Services and Placement System and Its Effectiveness In Moving People from Welfare to Work," Community Voices Heard: http://www.cvhaction.org/english/index.htm
"Promoting Work In Public Housing: The Effectiveness of Jobs-Plus," MDRC: http://www.mdrc.org/publications/405/overview.html