Education & Workforce Development

Building and maintaining skills for the labor force is a lifelong process, starting with prekindergarten programs and continuing throughout a worker’s career. The Upjohn Institute’s research elucidates how each learning stage and program contributes to a strong workforce.


Student gender affects access to information on careers

May 26, 2021 · Research Highlight
The disparity may deter more women from their preferred career path.

Parents' unemployment can hurt children's lifelong earnings

August 26, 2020 · Research Highlight
Children whose parents lose jobs before a major educational decision are less likely to finish college.

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Does the Workforce Investment Act Work?

November 1, 2009 · Research

Evaluating WIA Using Administrative Data

September 16, 2009 · Research

Women, Work, and Welfare Reform

April 1, 2009 · Research