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Workforce Narrative Project

The Casey Foundation undertook a two-year initiative to examine new ways of thinking about workforce development and the challenges presented by decreased attention from policymakers to this critical system. The resulting papers frame and examine the problem, offer new ways of looking at workforce development, and provide ideas and insights for strengthening federal, state, local, private and philanthropic investments.

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Wanted! A Narrative for Investing in Workforce Development

This report, part of the Casey Foundation's Workforce Narrative Project, provides a framework for investing in workforce development policies and programs. more >>

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Does Workforce Development Work?

The Casey Foundation undertook a two-year initiative to examine new ways of thinking about workforce development and the challenges presented by decreased attention from policymakers to this critical system. As part of the Workforce Narrative project, this paper presents a comprehensive view of workforce development and examines the common faults often made when examining the effectiveness of workforce development interventions. more >>

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Publication thumbnail for Why Workforce Investment Matters to Regions

Why Workforce Investment Matters to Regions

This paper, part of the Casey Foundation's Workforce Narrative project, provides historical and economic rationale for increased workforce development investment. The authors of the paper also discuss possible economic challenges and opportunities for future workforce development. more >>

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Investing in Adult Workforce Development is Essential for the Economic Success of Low-Educated/Skilled Workers

This paper, part of the Casey Foundation's Workforce Narrative project, discusses how low educational attainment limits an individual’s chance for employment. The article suggests that critical public policy changes are needed so as to redirect more resources to education and training to better prepare the US economy to compete in a future global market. more >>


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Investing in Workforce Development: Defining the Business Interest

For the past three decades, workers, especially less educated workers, have suffered a stagnant raise in earnings. In this paper, the author argues that employers and policymakers should take a vested interest in workforce development opportunities. more >>

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