Making Better Work: “Our data is a reflection of our moral values” – Podcast Episode 26
In this episode, host Kristin Wolff explores O4O—an exciting effort within the ecosystem of program stakeholders, data and performance experts, and civic tech champions trying gain more value from the vast amount of data the workforce system collects. This Jobs…
Read more » Making Better Work: Opportunities in Apprenticeship – Podcast Episode 25
In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Kristin Wolff spoke with Vinz Koller, lead of SPR's apprenticeship portfolio, about apprenticeship, data, equity and a vision for the future. Listen to the podcast episode here.
Read more » Marin Guaranteed Income Demonstration Project Evaluation Findings
An evaluation report of the Marian County Guaranteed Income Pilot for advocates, researchers and policymakers. The evaluation used a mixed-method approach combining in-depth interviews with a retrospective survey. In-depth interviews were conducted with a random sample of 30 participants at…
Read more » Bush Foundation’s School Design for Student Centered Learning Program: Executive Summary
Since 2016, the focus of the Bush Foundation’s education initiative has been making education more relevant for students throughout its region of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. In pursuit of…
Read more » An Evaluation of AB 1111: The Breaking Barriers to Employment Initiative
In December 2019, the California Workforce Development Board (State Board) awarded 26 Breaking Barriers to Employment Initiative (Breaking Barriers or the initiative) grants. Each grant went to either a community-based organization (CBO) or a workforce development board (WDB) with each…
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