Gabrielle is a Senior Associate in the Workforce and Human Services Division with expertise in quantitative research and survey methodology. Prior to joining SPR, Gabrielle worked in the non-profit space and in higher education. Most recently, Gabrielle conducted research aimed…
Read more » New Apprenticeship Expansion Case Studies: Idaho & Maine
Our team worked with AIR to produce new apprenticeship case studies that explore successful expansion strategies in Idaho and Maine. Supported by the US Department of Labor as part of the federal apprenticeship expansion effort, the full collection of resources…
Read more » Breaking Barriers to Employment Initiative Evaluation Report Published
SPR and Corporation for a Skilled Workforce are pleased to announce the release of our evaluation report on the Breaking Barriers to Employment Initiative, funded by the California Workforce Development Board. This initiative, which started right at the start of the pandemic, supported…
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…
Read more » We are excited to welcome Maddhi Jayagoda to SPR! Maddhi is an Associate in the Workforce and Human Services Division at SPR with a passion for research that directly supports and engages communities impacted by systemic violence. Read Maddhi's biography…
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