Employer Engagement: Lessons for Employment Programs from the COVID-19 Pandemic

This brief describes the experiences of six employment programs participating in the Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies (NextGen) Project and presents key takeaways from their efforts to maintain and develop new connections with employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four of the programs serve people with mental illness, one serves Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants with disabilities or who care for dependents with disabilities, and one serves young adults with disabilities who are transitioning from school to work. The brief should be of interest to practitioners who work with people who experience challenges to finding a job or advancing in their careers, as well as employers and policymakers.

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