Workforce Quality Data Initiative
This video provides an overview of the Workforce Data Quality Initiative, which supports the development of administrative databases that integrate workforce and education data. The databases include longitudinal datasets that help government agencies to make informed decisions that are effective…
Read more » Economic Security for All: A “WIOA Plus” Approach to Workforce Development for Low-Income Workers in Washington State Shows Promise
SPR partnered with the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) to evaluate the Economic Security for All (EcSA) initiative, a workforce development model and poverty reduction initiative. Marian Negoita and Madeleine Levin wrote this blog post, highlighting findings from the evaluation.…
Read more » What are states doing with their new workforce data systems?
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grants to over 40 states to improve workforce data quality and data systems and support data-informed policy and practice in education and workforce. SPR helped DOL build…
Read more » Impact Evaluation of the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise featured in WorkforceGPS
The Final Report for the Impact Evaluation of the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise, first published in 2019, was recently highlighted in WorkforceGPS. SPR conducted an implementation study, impact study, and cost study using data from project documents,…
Read more » New project! Evaluation of The Direct Care Workforce Capacity Building Center
SPR is thrilled to team with National Council on Aging and a number of other partners to launch the Direct Care Workforce Capacity Building Center to support recruitment, retention, and professional development of workers who provide home and community-based services.…
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