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Can workforce development help us reach full employment?

By: Harry J Holzer on Dec 21, 2023

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This commentary piece is focused on the feasibility of the United States reaching full employment with a breakdown of workforce development categories, factors that drive unemployment, and the impacts of workforce development. Year Up is mentioned as one of the best models for sector training that has a lasting effect on worker earnings.

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