The Economic Policy Institute released a new essay series and chartbook that offers perspectives on advancing anti-racist economic research and policy. Items of interest include: series of essays interactive chartbook with population demographics, labor market outcomes, civic participation, and income, poverty, wealth, and health indicators State of Working America Data Library Much of this information was adapted from the workshop series, “ Turning Good Intentions into Constructive...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of $15 million in grant funding to support programs that help youth – particularly those in rural areas, people of color and people with disabilities – to overcome obstacles to educational and workforce success with training and career guidance. See the news release here: US Department of Labor announces $15M funding availability to help youth, young adults prepare for college, career success | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov) and...

The U.S. Department of Labor is offering a two-part series on using labor market information (LMI) and occupational skills and sector competency models to inform decision-making, policy, and program improvement. Part 1 of a two-part series about using Labor Market Information. Information on part 2 of the two-part series is available online at https://www.workforcegps.org/events/2023/08/01/19/36/Using-Labor-Market-and-Skills-Information-for-Effective-Sector-Strategies-40-Part-2-of-2-41

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