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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Employment Barriers"”.
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Intersectionality and employment barriers: analyzing age and gender bias in job advertisements
… of discrimination occur within phases of the employment process (attraction, selection, retention), with an estimated 20-40% of employers influenced by bias in their hiring decisions. Sexism and ageism are among the most prevalent forms; however, detecting hiring discrimination is complex and …
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Comparisons of employment barriers between visible minority and Anglo-Saxon women in different occupations
… to face disproportionately higher rates of unemployment, underemployment and restricted job mobility than non-minority groups. In recognition of the inequalities borne by these groups in the labour force, Judge Rosalie Abella produced a report iterating the most “efficient, effective, and …
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Systematic Review of Federal Tax Credit Utilization to Reduce Employment Barriers for Those Convicted of a Felony
… those with a criminal history are subjected to unemployment or under-employment because of their status. Being unable to secure employment or make a livable wage can produce detrimental effects on the individual and our society. To combat this issue, the U.S. government passed legislation to …
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Assessment of Medium-Sized Ontario Municipalities’ Hiring Practices
… most knowledgeable about hiring practices and employment equity initiatives. The findings demonstrate that, generally speaking, mid-sized Ontario municipalities are not incorporating strategies within their recruitment and selection processes that work towards reducing employment barriers for …
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Investing in economic inclusion : leveraging the New Orleans BioDistrict to grow employment and human capital
… improve economic prospects for those who face barriers to employment. This thesis considers tools and strategies that city governments can use to leverage investments in economic development to achieve economic inclusion. The New Orleans BioDistrict has received more than $3 billion of …
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Barriers to Civilian and Familial Acclimation for Returning Veterans
… is a tumultuous time of adjustment where many barriers must be faced. Some of these barriers include relationship stability, employment barriers, and physical and mental challenges. This paper examines those barriers as well as the services, treatments and interventions that currently exist. …
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Female representivity in senior management in the public sector: a case study of Drakenstein municipality in the Western Cape
… in the Western Cape. The study evaluated employment barriers, which inhibits women from entering senior positions. The study also compared and analyzed past, present and future development, to evaluate the efforts that have been made to promote employment equity within local government.
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Employment and Education Pathways: Exploring Traditional Knowledges Supports for Transitions Out of Homelessness for Indigenous Peoples
… Peoples often move to cities in search of employment and education, they are overrepresented among the homeless population. There is little known about what current life transitions out of homelessness look like for Indigenous Peoples. This study asked: “How do traditional knowledge/Elders …
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Protecting the Home-Front: An Educational Curriculum for Service Providers in Support of Stable Housing for Female Veterans
… abuse and trauma experiences, education and employment barriers, mental health and substance use conditions, and social support deficiencies. Social service providers specializing in services to veterans benefit from specialized training in these areas to support female veterans seeking their …
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Did "Pookie" get a green-collar job? : a critical case study on the East Bay Green Corridor's employment goals, activities, and impacts
… wage economic opportunities for those with high employment barriers between 2007 and 2012. By analyzing semi-structured interviews with key informants and green economic development data at regional and urban levels, it provides insight on how EBGC cities tried to influence the distribution of …
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Employment as a Predictor of Substance Abuse Treatment Completion
… Southern Illinois University Carbondale. TITLE: EMPLOYMENT AS A PREDICTOR OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT COMPLETION MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Shane Koch Many factors can be attributed to successful treatment completion. The purpose of this research is to examine employment status and mental health …
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Educating for a New Economy: The Struggle to Redevelop a Jim Crow State, 1960-2000
… investment in human resources. By breaking down employment barriers to African Americans and opening up the South to new people and ideas, the civil rights movement fostered a new climate for economic policymaking, and a new ecosystem of organizations flourished to promote equitable growth. At …
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Prospects for low-skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector : lessons for workforce development policy from Boston area IT firms and the staffing industry
… role of workforce development policy in creating employment opportunities for lower skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector and related businesses. It generally accepted that this sector creates job opportunities with superior wages and employment benefits compared to other …
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A study of the South Sudanese refugees' perspectives of settlement in the western suburbs of Melbourne
… of sufficient support services and language and employment barriers. Since resettling in Australia, the South Sudanese refugee community has faced settlement difficulties like making adjustments to the Australian way of life. The reality is that refugee community groups from non-English countries …
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Equity at Work: Understanding the Experiences of Employees and Job Seekers Who Are Neurodivergent
… and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) face unemployment rates up to eight times higher than neurotypical peers. This disparity persists because inclusion policies often overlook their distinct needs and lived experiences. Systemic barriers—including inaccessible hiring practices, inadequate …
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Unlocking Doors for the Locked-Out: How Can Community Colleges Help to Demolish Barriers, Build Bridges, and Transition Male Ex-Offenders into the Workforce
… The purpose of this study was to explore (a) barriers that male ex-offenders encounter in their pursuit of entering the workforce and (b) various types of education and support services that community colleges could provide in order to assist this marginalized population in overcoming these …
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Barriers to Leaving Poverty
… self-sufficiency and not simply finding employment adds a complex level of program design aspects to consider. It is important for the participant to obtain an entry-level job as well as develop and implement an employment plan that leads to a job that provides with a living wage and the …