Career Pathways: Employment Strategies Used in TANF’s 30-year History

Building careers with opportunities for growth and advancement can help Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) families achieve greater economic stability. This infographic explores how TANF programs have tested career pathways strategies to help participants gain education, develop skills, and access employment in growing industries. It explains why these approaches were developed, how they work, what programs have learned, and provides examples in action. TANF practitioners can use this resource to explore ways to connect participants with education and training, employers, and career opportunities that support progress toward long-term employment and economic mobility.

This infographic is part of a series for the 30th anniversary of the TANF program.