Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program Implementation & Evolution

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This brief provides an overview of the strategies that Tribal HPOG grantees have used to implement the HPOG program, challenges encountered during implementation, lessons learned, and ongoing program evolution and adaptation to address unique tribal cultural and programmatic needs. The brief draws upon qualitative data collected from the first year of evaluation activities with the Tribal HPOG programs.
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2014-02-19T19:00:00
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/tribal-health-profession-opportunity-grant…
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2014-02-20

Implementing WIOA: State Policy Choices to Assist Low-Income Working Families

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This policy brief from the Working Poor Families Project (WPFP) highlights key state policy decision points related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and considers ten key provisions within WIOA that can help states address the needs of low-income working families: 1) WIOA planning and program alignment, 2) priority on serving low-income people, 3) WIOA performance measures, 4) increased training options, 5) career pathways and industry/sector partnerships, 6) supportive services, 7) new ability to serve incumbent workers, 8) adult basic education, 9) integrated education and training approaches, and 10) changes to serving youth and young adults.

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2015-06-30T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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http://www.workingpoorfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WPFP-Summer-2015-…
Publication Date
2015-07-01

ACF is Funding Research to Strengthen Subsidized Employment Efforts

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ACF and the Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced an evaluation of subsidized employment efforts. The evaluation will aim to help States and localities use and expand subsidized employment strategies for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients, non-custodial parents, disconnected youth, and other low-income and/or at-risk youth and adults. This blog post informs States and localities how they can use the evaluation to strengthen subsidized employment and transitional jobs programming.
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ACF Blog Spotlight
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2015-06-14T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2015/06/acf-is-funding-research-to-strengthen-subsi…
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2015-06-15

WIOA Youth Program Fact Sheet

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This fact sheet from the Department of Labor summarizes the key Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth provisions. These include eligibility changes, increased emphasis on work experience, and implementation dates. It also provides brief descriptions of WIOA’s service delivery system and core programs.
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2015-03-23T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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https://www.doleta.gov/wioa/Docs/WIOA_YouthProgram_FactSheet.pdf
Publication Date
2015-03-24

The National Child Support Noncustodial Parent Employment Demonstration (CSPED) Fact Sheet #1

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The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) launched the National Child Support Noncustodial Parent Employment Demonstration (CSPED) to test the efficacy of child support-led employment programs. The project, currently in its 3rd year, is a model for the shift in child support to a family-centered, strength-based framework. This fact sheet introduces the demonstration and the model.
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2015-02-28T19:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/programs/css/csped_fact_sheet_1_marc…
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2015-03-01

Strengthening Collaboration between TANF and WIOA National Experts Roundtable

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On June 22, 2015, the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance (OFA) convened the Strengthening Collaboration between TANF and WIOA National Experts Roundtable in Washington, DC. The roundtable brought together a select group of practice, policy, and research experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges that the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) system offers to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants, programs, and systems.

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2015-06-30T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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Mathematica TANF WIA Report to OPRE
DOL Guidance Letter
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2015-07-01
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Agenda 54.86 KB
Participant List 49.67 KB
Biographies 72.92 KB
Website Resource List 27.44 KB
Summary and Recommendations Report 411.77 KB
APHSA WIOA Report 298.4 KB
CLASP WIOA Report 1.6 MB

CareerOneStop’s Online Resources Redesigned with the User in Mind

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This blog post highlights the resource section of the Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop Web site. It was designed to assist users in better accessing resources that coincide with their needs. The Web site offers assistance to anyone with career, training, or job needs.
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2015-03-11T20:00:00
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http://blog.dol.gov/2015/03/12/careeronestops-online-resouces-redesigned-with-t…
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2015-03-12

3 Agencies, 2 Customers, 1 Goal

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This post, published on July 1, 2015, marks the day that many of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provisions begin to take effect. The goals of the joint vision between the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education are to: ensure the needs of business and workers drive workforce solutions, guarantee American Job Centers provide excellent customer service to jobseekers and employers, and have the workforce system support strong regional economies and play an active role in community and economic development.
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ACF Blog Spotlight
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2015-06-30T20:00:00
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2015/07/3-agencies-2-customers-1-goal
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2015-07-01

Employment Strategies for Low-Income Adults Evidence Review: Standards and Methods

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Disadvantaged U.S. workers with limited work experience often have difficulty finding and keeping gainful employment. Targeted employment and training interventions can help this population rise up in the labor market and improve their employment and earning potential. The Employment Strategies for Low-Income Adults Evidence Review (ESER) is a review of research on employment and training programs for low-income individuals. The review aims to identify programs and services that help low-income adults get and keep jobs and become self-sufficient.
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2015-06-25T20:00:00
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/employment-strategies-for-low-income-adult…
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2015-06-26

Are People Getting Credentials That Lead to Jobs? Using Dashboards for State Workforce Planning

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This report, from the National Skills Coalition and the State Workforce and Education Alignment Project, explains how States can create dashboards to help State policymakers assess key outcomes across their State’s education and workforce programs, and in turn, set workforce policies that help residents get jobs while providing employers with skilled workers. The report provides States with examples from successful dashboards and with guidance to create their own tailored dashboards.
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2015-01-31T19:00:00
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http://www.nationalskillscoalition.org/resources/publications/file/SWEAP_Using_…
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2015-02-01