This fact sheet from the Department of Labor summarizes the key Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth provisions. These include eligibility changes, increased emphasis on work experience, and implementation dates. It also provides…

The two-generation approach typically promotes uniting two types of programs to serve families. One type consists of early childhood development programs such as home visiting, Head Start/Early Head Start, and successful transition to elementary…

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) released a new technical assistance tool for implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The WIOA Quick Start Action Planner (QSAP…

This webinar from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Community Matters series explores the East Baltimore Revitalization Initiative. The Initiative aims to transform a neighborhood into a mixed-income community with new and renovated housing,…

Launched in 2011, the Accelerating Opportunity (AO) initiative aims to help students who have low basic skills improve their ability to earn valued occupational credentials, obtain well-paying jobs, and sustain rewarding careers. The model focuses…

This blog post highlights the resource section of the Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop Web site. It was designed to assist users in better accessing resources that coincide with their needs. The Web site offers assistance to anyone with career,…

The report from First Focus provides a historical context and lessons learned on two-generation approaches to reducing poverty. The author discusses three policy areas to implement two-generation approaches, including Head Start, the Supplemental…

Strong English language skills open the doors to economic advancement and community involvement for immigrants and refugees, while strong basic literacy, numeracy, and technology skills are also important for adults to secure jobs and become self-…

On Monday, March 2, 2015, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced its second round of 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) awards of $150,369,989 in rental assistance to 25 state housing agencies. In turn, the state…

This blog entry highlights new issue briefs that examine three types of programs relating to youth in or transitioning out of foster care. The program topics are education, financial literacy and asset-building, and employment. Each brief contains…