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Sector Strategies for Workforce Development

July 3, 2023 Less than a 1-minute read
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Programs that are specialized by sector and train people for high-quality, high-demand jobs in their communities are vital for improving the educational and economic outcomes of learners from low-income backgrounds. These programs offer targeted skills training and assistance with the job search as well as credentials for long-term career advancement. This paper recommends several strategies for ensuring that such specialized workforce training programs are robust, equitable, and in line with researched best practices.

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