Assessing the Evidence Base: Strategies That Support Employment for Low-Income Adults

The Employment Strategies for Low-Income Adults Evidence Review examined studies of employment and training interventions for low-income adults. The study review intends to provide a systematic assessment of the research evidence for the effectiveness of programs designed to improve the employment-related outcomes of low-income adults. This brief from the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation presents an overview of the Employment Strategies for Low-Income Adults Evidence Review approach, describes the studies, and presents results from the review.