Employment and Training Program Resources - Welfare to Work Vouchers

Involving Employers in Welfare to Work Efforts

Engaging employers in welfare and workforce-development policies and programs can be a critical component to achieving positive labor-market outcomes for clients. Employer involvement in WtW activities benefits public agencies, service providers, clients, and employers. Working with employers can:

• Give up-to-date labor market information that is vital for preparing clients for local employment opportunities and for conducting effective job matching.
• Bring a business perspective, private-sector connections, financial and in-kind resources, and other assets to your employment and training program.
• Provide opportunities to reach clients in the workplace and to develop work-based strategies.
• Provide opportunities to educate employers on the challenges facing low-wage workers and encourage their participation in WtW efforts.

To learn about more of the benefits of working with employers, as well as view research on this topic and innovative practices in the field, view the W.I.N. Issue Note on "Involving Employers in Welfare-to-Work Efforts."

For more information

The following Web pages also contain a library of resources on employer and business involvement in WtW programs:

• Employer Involvement/Job Development contains a list of organizations with expertise in employer-engaged programs; state-specific and federal/multi-site initiatives that demonstrate successful programs; and publications and resources of interest.
  
  
• Business Involvement in Workforce Development contains additional information and resources on this topic.