At Workdives into our latest research and expert insights on workforce development and economic mobility. Enjoy this issue and check out more on ourwebsite.
Employment processes, from those related to advertising and hiring for open positions, to others affecting compensation, scheduling, learning opportunities, job retention and promotion, are often imbued with racial bias that can negatively impact the ability of workers to secure and succeed in employment. In response, some innovative workforce programs have begun to directly engage employers to improve their employment processes.
In a recent webinar, we shared findings from a project sponsored by the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on racial bias in employment processes and strategies for employment and training programs to disrupt that bias. View the recording.
In an effort to support President Biden’s Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers, the Office of Family Assistance and OPRE at ACF hosted a webinar that detailed recent Health Professional Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program findings and convened HPOG grantees to share their current experiences beyond HPOG funding. View the recording.
In recent years, the federal government has increased its focus on and funding for programs that address both treatment and employment outcomes for people with substance use disorder.
A new report from the OPRE-funded Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) project examines Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a large-scale Kentucky program combining substance use treatment with employment services, and provides recommendations for similar initiatives. Explore the report.
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, a perfect time to spotlight the importance of disability inclusion in research. At Abt, we are dedicated to informing policy and program decisions that positively impact lives. Our expertise spans health policy research, workforce program assessments, and more. Discover how our rigorous methods support equity-centered decision-making. Meet our experts and explore our impactful work today. Learn more.
Improving outcomes for job seekers with low incomes remains a critical task for U.S. social policy. The Pathways to Work Evidence Clearinghouse, spearheaded by OPRE, systematically reviews existing evidence on employment and training programs to provide policymakers, program providers, and researchers with a curated repository of knowledge on interventions that help to support self-sufficiency and improve employment outcomes. Abt proudly operates the second generation of the Pathways Clearinghouse. Learn more about the work.
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