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Emerging Practice Series: Maine: Self-Employment as a Pathway out of Poverty

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with a statewide community outreach program called New Ventures Maine, is providing entrepreneurship training to TANF participants. Eligible and interested TANF participants enroll in a self-employment program that offers financial coaching, guidance for developing a viable business plan, and ongoing support as they take steps toward a career and economic stability.

This brief is part of the Emerging Practice Series of the Office of Family Assistance’s Integrating Innovative Employment and Economic Stability Strategies (IIEESS) initiative, which highlights the strategies of TANF agencies and their partners to help low-income individuals gain and sustain meaningful employment. Each brief describes an emerging practice that has been implemented in one site, an overview of the program model, and the results that have been achieved. Compelling stories of participants’ success and suggestions from TANF agency staff to their peers provide actionable insights and on-the-ground perspectives.

Source
OFA Peer TA
OFA Initiatives
TANF/WIOA Resource Hub
National/International
National
State
Maine
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Job Development and Placement
Job Readiness
Job Search
Mentoring
Asset Building
Financial Literacy and Education
Microenterprise Development
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
Work Participation Rates
Publication Date
2019-07-01
Section/Feed Type
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)
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IIEESS Emerging Practice Maine Brief 3.34 MB