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How cities can connect people in poverty with jobs

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Green, Anne E., Sissons, Paul, Broughton, Kevin, De Hoyos, Maria, Warhurst, Christopher and Barnes, Sally-Anne (2015) How cities can connect people in poverty with jobs. [York]: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

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Abstract

How can city stakeholders connect people in poverty with jobs? Poverty is an issue for people both in and out of work. This report reviews UK and international evidence on local approaches to linking people who are out of work to jobs and those in work to better jobs. As cities gain more powers and strategic discretion to address local issues it is important to build on existing evidence of ‘what works’ in connecting people in poverty with jobs.

The report shows:

- there is more evidence on pre-employment and employment entry than on staying in work and in-work progression;
- there is less evidence at city level than nationally;
- at the pre-employment stage holistic support packages encompassing advice and guidance, mentoring, and employer-designed training are valuable;
- for employment entry workplace-based training and help with transport and childcare can help;
- the quality of initial job entry is important for staying in work;
- there is scope for stimulating opportunities for in-work progression with employers in growth sectors or with recruitment and retention problems.

Item Type: Report
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Job creation, Vocational guidance, Public welfare
Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Place of Publication: [York]
ISBN: 9781909586949
Official Date: June 2015
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June 2015Published
Number of Pages: 138
Status: Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Open Access
Copyright Holders: The University of Warwick, Creative Services, Leeds City Council
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF)
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