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Pos ossible sible Appr pproac oaches hes to Sta to State te Demo Demons nstr trations tions: Workforce Development Strategies Presentation at the Secretarys Innovation Group Washing ington, , DC DC April 10, 2014 Sheena

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Presentation at the Secretary’s Innovation Group Washing ington, , DC DC

Workforce Development Strategies

Sheena McConnell • Michelle Derr

April 10, 2014

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A Researcher’s Perspective

What does research evidence suggest about:

– Job readiness – Work experience – Vocational training

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Assessments Needed to Triage

SNAP population is diverse
Service approach depends on participant’s needs
In-depth assessments can determine service path

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Job Readiness Training: Building Nebraska Families

Home visitors worked weekly with TANF recipients on

life skills

Study found large earnings impacts
Considerations:

– Works in urban areas? – Transfer from home to classroom?

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Work Experience: Evidence Discouraging

Variety of approaches (paid/unpaid; private/public)
Subsidized jobs programs found to be effective in

short-run only

DHHS- and DOL-funded evaluations of subsidized

jobs currently underway

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Vocational Training: Can be Effective

Clear evidence of increased earnings for

disadvantaged workers

Sector-based training is promising

– Employers matter – Training developed in partnerships with employers found effective

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For More Information

Sheena McConnell

smcconnell@mathematica-mpr.com

Michelle Derr

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