This article, through the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, is the final report from an Academy for six States to acquire the tools critical in developing effective policies that foster a competitive and knowledgeable workforce. The States involved made the following recommendations that enhance the alignment of workforce and education programs with economic development.

This article outlines the experience of six workforce organizations in the process of restructuring to become more outcomes driven. Reviewing strategies to increase communication among frontline staff around data, many organizations found positive results to better serve job seekers and employers alike.

This article reviews a project designed to provide welfare recipients working 20 hours a week with an education program at a local community college. The 24 week program included mathematics, English, computer skills, as well as life skills necessary for successful employment. This article is an evaluation of the program in terms of improving employment opportunities for welfare recipients.

The Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network coordinated a site visit for staff members from the Virgin Islands' Department of Human Services and Department of Labor to collaborate on TANF time limit preparedness strategies and post time limit strategies. The report addresses work participation rate issues, strategies for job development, placement, and retention for TANF recipients.

This guide provides an overview of 87 Federal funds and how to access them.