Transitional Jobs and Subsidized Employment: Employment Strategies Used in TANF’s 30-year History

Gaining work experience can be an important step toward long-term employment, particularly for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants who face challenges entering the workforce. This infographic explores how transitional jobs and subsidized employment programs help participants build skills, gain hands-on experience, and connect with employers. It examines why TANF programs have tested these strategies, how they are implemented, lessons learned, and examples from practice. TANF practitioners can use this resource to better understand how temporary employment opportunities can help participants develop workplace skills, earn income, and prepare for unsubsidized employment. 

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