Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success, Accessed May 2018

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This curriculum from the Office of Disability Employment Policy within the U.S. Department of Labor is designed for youth development professionals to introduce the concept and practice of soft skills with youth aged 14-21. It is a modular curriculum that includes various activities and works through six key areas when building soft skills: communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, and professionalism.

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2018-05-21T09:27:42
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
URL
https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/

Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County Health Careers for All Program: Implementation and Early Impact Report, December 2017

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This study from the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation examines the implementation and early impacts of the Health Careers for All program operated by the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County under the Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education study sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families. Health Careers for All helps low-income adults access occupational training and increase their earnings as part of a career pathway program. The report provides a detailed overview of the program, study findings, and future research to be conducted.

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Combined Date
2018-05-21T09:17:25
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/workforce-development-council-seattle-kin…

Webinar: SNAP E&T and WIOA - Partnering to Raise Skills and Employment

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SNAP Employment and Training Programs (SNAP E&T) and State and local workforce agencies share a common goal of enabling low-income individuals to gain skills necessary to qualify for jobs leading to self-sufficiency. Guidance issued by Food and Nutrition Service in March 2016 encouraged SNAP and workforce agencies to collaborate on shared strategies that connect SNAP recipients — particularly able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) — to provide employment and training services through American Job Centers (also known as one-stop centers).

This webinar will highlight how States can use SNAP E&T funds strategically, along with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) resources, to expand the types of services E&T participants receive to more comprehensively meet their needs and improve outcomes. Representatives from Worksystems in Portland, Oregon and the State of Minnesota will share how their SNAP E&T program and workforce systems are working together, including through third-party partnership models.

This webinar will be on June 21, 2018 and held from 10:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. PDT/1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT.

Speakers:

  • Julie Strawn, Principal Associate, Social & Economic Policy, Abt Associates
  • Worksystems, Portland, Oregon
  • State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, Saint Paul, Minnesota 
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Combined Date
2018-06-21T06:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
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TANF Policy Academy for Innovative Employment Strategies (PAIES)

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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA) recently announced an application solicitation to award cooperative agreements to state agencies for participation in a TANF Policy Academy for Innovative Employment Strategies (PAIES). PAIES is a series of technical assistance activities developed to help state TANF programs design, plan, and implement innovative and comprehensive approaches to increase employment outcomes for TANF participants through coaching and career pathways. The PAIES work will document and disseminate emerging and promising strategies, and awardees will receive 18 months of funding, subject to funding availability. Applications are due May 29, 2018. For more information on coaching grants, please see https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2018-ACF-OFA-FJ-1280. For more information on career pathways grants, please see https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2018-ACF-OFA-FJ-1345.
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Combined Date
2018-03-28T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
Coaching
Career Pathways
Publication Date
2018-03-29
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Accelerating Connections to Employment (ACE) Final Evaluation Findings 2017

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This report from ICF for the Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development summarizes the implementation and evaluation of the Accelerating Connections to Employment (ACE) program. The ACE program is designed to improve workforce and employment outcomes for low-skilled workers with partnerships between Workforce Investment Boards and community colleges. The results of the evaluations found positive outcomes for low-skilled workers and fidelity to the program model between various sites.
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Combined Date
2017-04-30T20:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/economicdev/meet-baltimore-county/re…
Publication Date
2017-05-01
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An Innovative Approach to Preparing Students for College and Careers: YouthForce NOLA

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This paper from MDRC highlights the work of YouthForce NOLA, which works to prepare New Orleans public high school students for post-secondary education and careers in three in-demand local industries: health sciences, creative media and technology, and skilled crafts. The paper provides an overview of the main principles and elements essential to creating a career pathway for high school-aged youth. MDRC is currently completing an implementation evaluation of the program.
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Combined Date
2018-04-01T20:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
SFS Category
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/YouthForceNOLA_Main%20Text_final.pdf
Publication Date
2018-04-02
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Preparing America’s Young Workers for Success

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This report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shares the proceedings from the "Youth Employment Success Roundtable: Setting Up America’s Young Workers For Success" which took place in February 2017. The roundtable convened federal agencies, municipal workforce leaders, and other stakeholders to discuss best practices and next steps for integrating financial literacy initiatives into youth employment programs.
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Combined Date
2017-12-12T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/preparing-americas-young-workers-…
Publication Date
2017-12-13
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ACF Family Room Blog: After Prison – A Second Chance, a New Job, Better Health

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This blog post from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlights the work of the Transitions Clinic Network, a national network of clinics that serves previously incarcerated individuals with chronic health conditions. The network is staffed by community health workers who have their own incarceration histories. The model has been adopted in 10 cities, and the post contains a link to learn more about the program.
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Combined Date
2018-04-25T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.hhs.gov/blog/2018/04/26/after-prison-second-chance-new-job-better-h…
Publication Date
2018-04-26
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ACF Family Room Blog: Co-Location – Kenosha County’s Strategy to Move Parents to Work

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This blog post from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the fourth installment of the “Self-Sufficiency Series: Solutions from the Field” and highlights Children First SHARP (Supporting Parents, Holistic Case Management, Access to Employment, Reaching Goals, Positive Parenting), an evidence-based model for serving noncustodial parents; this is a collective, one-stop approach between Goodwill Industries, the Kenosha County Child Support Agency, and several other community partners. Services provided include assistance with job searches and resume building, work supports, and a weekly Children First Job Club that facilitates peer support and networking.
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2018-05-02T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
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Publication Date
2018-05-03
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Workforce Development to Support and Engage Young Fathers

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This webinar from the Office of Adolescent Health presents relevant research and strategies for engaging young fathers in workforce development and employment activities. The webinar featured two example programs from different states as well an experienced researcher who provided an overview of what is known through the existing research about engaging young fathers.
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Combined Date
2016-06-13T20:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/sites/default/files/workforce-dads-slides.pdf
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