Data shows that summer jobs programs for teenagers have big impacts in reducing crime. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks about it with economist Sara Heller.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — GRow1000, a summer youth employment program based in Grand Rapids, continues to prepare people with the workplace skills they need for their future. Now accepting applications ...
Later this month, we’ll celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech and called for a “massive ...
Maintaining competitiveness in the job market necessitates continuous skill acquisition. Recognizing the pivotal role of a skilled workforce, many governments worldwide have initiated robust job ...
This election season, Chicago voters have public safety top of mind: 63% of voters say they don’t feel safe and 44% cite crime and public safety as their top priorities. Other priorities include ...
The SLATE Summer Youth Employment program helps young workers develop job readiness skills while building their resumes. Each participant is paired with a job coach to help explore career interests.
The Senior Community Service Employment Program provides older, low-income individuals with an opportunity to train for work.
At the best job skills and education programs, students experience hands-on job training, access to workplace technology, and barrier-breaking services that clear the path to successful employment.