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Workforce Policy Projects

From 2004-2012, CRP was the Ohio partner organization for the national Working Poor Families Project (WPFP). In this role, CRP undertook research on issues facing Ohio's low-wage adult workforce. CRP's research identified best practices in education, training, and workforce development to prepare adult workers for family-sustaining jobs.

In 2006, CRP hosted the statewide Investing in Workers Conference, featuring both gubernatorial candidates and experts from across the state and nation. The conference addressed best practices for aligning workforce and economic development.

From 2007-2012, CRP was the convener of the Ohio Workforce Coalition. The Coalition brings together Ohio practitioners, researchers, and advocates from workforce development, education and training, industry, labor, economic development, and human services to: (1) share knowledge, (2) improve public policy, and (3) encourage public and private investment in raising the skills of Ohio's adult workers. CRP remains active in the Coalition which is now coordinated by WSOS Community Action Agency. You can find the Coalition's 2010-2012 Public Policy Platform here.

CRP Workforce Research

• Local WIA Policy in Ohio: An analysis of policies that impact training services for adults (2011)
• Help Wanted: A lead state workforce official (2010)
• Filling Ohio's Workforce Training Gaps: Recommendations for Effective Use of ARRA WIA Funds (2009)
• Ohio Investments in Adult Workforce Education & Training: An analysis of the FY 2010-11 Executive Budget (2009)
• Leave No Worker or Training Dollar Behind (2008)
• Ohio Stackable Certificates: Models for Success (2008)
• Charting a Course for a Skilled Workforce (2007)
• Aligning Workforce Development and Economic Development (2007)
• Central Ohio Workforce Training Needs Survey (2006)
• Average Isn't Enough: advancing working families to create an outstanding Ohio economy (2004)

CRP Involvement in Workforce Initiatives

• Ohio Workforce Coalition Leadership Committee (2007-2012)
• United Way of Central Ohio Public Policy Committee (2012)
• Ohio Shifting Gears Policy Advisory Panel (2008-2009)
• Columbus Chamber of Commerce Workforce Leadership Council (2004-2011)
• Ohio Talent Tiger Team (2007)
• Ohio Skills Bank Core Working Group (2007)

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