In response to safety concerns about the potential spread of COVID-19 in correctional settings, federal, state, and local officials have taken steps to reduce jail and prison populations. In the current economic context, how will those being released support themselves financially upon their return to their communities? Abt’s Hannah Betesh provides recommendations for building evidence on the use of career pathways initiatives, cognitive-behavioral therapy models, and strategies which target improving long-term reentry outcomes.
The Pathways to Healthcare program aimed to help low-income, low-skilled adults access and complete occupational training in one of five healthcare pathways. Results from the Three-Year Impact Report show an increase in completing college credentials that take a year or more to earn but no impact on earnings. Additionally, while the program had no impact on employment overall, it did increase employment in healthcare.
While training and education programs help some low-wage workers advance their careers, most workers navigate labor markets on their own. Understanding how these workers progress in their careers, and the occupational transitions they make along the way, can help workforce programs improve outcomes for low-wage workers. Changing employers, occupations or industries to gain greater upward mobility is one strategy workers use to advance. Industry and sector are important factors in the potential for advancement. Obtaining the right postsecondary credential can also improve earnings prospects.
How can engaging corporate partners help countries achieve critical health, agriculture, and economic development goals? Abt’s private sector experts spoke about partnerships from different country and sector perspectives while identifying common lessons learned in effectively engaging with corporate partners.
The Health Profession Opportunity Grants 2.0 Year 4 Annual Report, produced by Abt and the Urban Institute, builds on three prior annual reports and shows that 85 percent of the 20,400 HPOG 2.0 participants who started training had completed or were still in progress by the end of Year 4. More than 68 percent of participants who completed healthcare training went on to earn a professional license or certification, and 65 percent started a job or were promoted on an existing job in healthcare. Click for more findings.
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