Exploring Evidence and Practice in Providing Equitable Job Training
About
Interested in learning about strategies supported by evidence to enhance equity in job training access, completion, and outcomes? Join us to discuss the current evidence on strategies that support equitable job training. Hear how practitioners leverage the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to improve access to training and entry into good-quality jobs for job seekers, particularly those from underrepresented and underserved groups.
Moderator
Megan Lizik, Evidence to Action Project Officer, Chief Evaluation Office, U.S. Department of Labor
Robin Fernkas, Deputy Administrator, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration
Kim Vitelli, Administrator, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Presenter(s)
Amanda Ahlstrand, Managing Director, Workforce Policy and Programs, American Institutes for Research
Mike Ramsey, Executive Director of Workforce Development, City of San Antonio
Lisa Bly-Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Jobs Council
Sacha Stadhard, Director of Policy and Program Administration, MassHire Department of Career Services
Join us for a conversation on strategies for advancing equity in job-training programs. This session will bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss approaches to improving equity in job training for underrepresented and underserved communities. During this event, speakers will discuss the importance of equity in job training and review evidence-based strategies that improve job training programs for underrepresented and underserved groups. Moreover, the speakers will discuss their experience and perspective on moving the needle on equity in job training and share lessons learned. This event builds upon guidance issued by DOL in TEGL 21-22 on increasing equitable service access and outcomes for job seekers in WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker programs. The Department of Labor’s Chief Evaluation Office and the Employment and Training Administration’s Office of Workforce Investment are jointly hosting this session.
Materials
Frequently Asked Questions
Comments
Content Details
Topics:
Target Populations:
Programs:
Geographic Locations:
Industry Sectors:
- Last Updated:
- Created:
- Posted by: Samantha Doak
- Posted in: Global