A June 2024 report made possible through WorkRise examines what we know about the impacts of the workforce development and economic development fields and their implications for equitable economic outcomes for low-wage workers, especially Black individuals and other people of color who have faced systematic challenges in economic mobility. Despite their overlapping and complementary goals, these two fields have developed in relative isolation from one another. It is increasingly clear that this isolation makes both fields less effective than they might otherwise be. Each field also incorporates a vast range of policy and program types, from those that have been in operation for decades to ones that are only starting to be implemented.
Researchers explore traditional levers as well as innovative, newer approaches to policymaking and programming. They review innovative policies that focus on the following:
- Good jobs, worker voice, and community benefits
- Apprenticeship, mentorship, and small business support models
- Decoupling workforce innovations from employers
- Sectoral innovations
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ABOUT THE MAX RESOURCE LIBRARY
The MAX Resource Library is a central clearinghouse for reports, studies, data tools, websites, online portals, and other sources of information related to workforce development to keep workforce partners informed. From data on workforce trends and barriers to the latest on the skills gap and economic mobility, a wealth of information is at your fingertips through this clearinghouse. Resources can be added to the MAX Resource Library through the recommendation of MAX members. The MAX Data Council oversees and informs the ongoing development of the MAX Resource Library.