Unemployment and Jumping Back Into the Workforce

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Overcoming Unemployment

Employers are screening candidates remotely

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This program connects 50+ workers with the information, training, support, work experience, and employer access they need to get back into the workforce.

A national effort to connect job seekers to employers that value and are hiring experienced workers to help companies solve their current and future staffing challenges.

A Public Policy Institute multiyear initiative to examine the new work reality, discuss how workers can adapt to the challenges of today and be prepared for the workplace of tomorrow.

This 2015 study reveals that experienced workers provide value to employers through high engagement, lower turnover, strong work ethic and professionalism.

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