P&P December 2015

I n the October 2015 issue of Policy & Practice, we touched on the important role work plays in the lives of individuals and families. Work is an essential, defining component of most Americans’ lives, and for most human service customers, employ- ment is critical to their ability to meet their needs and support the health and well-being of their families and communities. Unfortunately, many human service customers have very limited employment opportunities and face barriers that prevent them from finding and securing jobs that promote stability and well-being. Workforce engagement efforts, at the macro and micro levels, must be intentionally designed and imple- mented in ways that focus on creating career pathways for families, not just to employment, but to gainful employ- ment and the resulting positive and sustainable outcomes that benefit the whole family.

Redefining the Worker’s Voice How APHSA’s Center for Workforce Engagement plots a roadmap toward gainful employment and independence

By Kerry Desjardins and Mary Brogdon

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