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April 2013
This Issue Brief, one of a series on African American employment that the Joint Center will publish in the coming months, is also Part 1 of a larger Joint Center report entitled, “Building a Healthy Economy: Creating Employment Opportunity and Equity.” This brief examines and analyzes data from the 25 states with substantial African American populations. Subsequent briefs will focus...
October 2010
The economic downturn, which began in December 2007, aptly has been called the Great Recession. The trough of job losses occurred in December 2009, by which time 8.4 million or 6.1 percent of all non-farm jobs were lost. This represented the largest decline of jobs (in either absolute numbers or percentage terms) since the Great Depression of the 1930s. In response to this ongoing crisis,...
October 2010
As we consider the trajectory of green jobs over the past 18 months and where it appears to be headed, there is indeed a good story to tell. However, in order to appreciate it, we must come to terms with several setbacks.
Across the country, African American communities are suffering the consequences of the recession. Black unemployment is projected to hit a 25-year high and is nearly twice...
October 2010
Healthcare is one of the nation’s largest industries, providing 14.3 million jobs. Health careers offer rewarding, prestigious and well-paying jobs in a stable sector even in harsh economic times. Accordingly, the strength and quality of our health workforce is not only central to the capacity and effectiveness of our healthcare system, but it is also a crucial component of the nation's economic...
October 2010
In his statement to commend the National Broadband Plan developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), President Obama hoped that a broadband-driven Internet would provide opportunities for economic growth and job creation. While the potential for the Internet to affect employment is vast, this article focuses on one specific aspect — the role of the Internet in helping Americans,...
October 2010
The Great Recession that began at the end of 2007 and pulled the economy sharply downward in 2008 and 2009 was but the latest and largest symptom of an underlying malady that emerged around 1980 when American workers first experienced the double threat of global competition and labor-replacing technologies.
May 2010
Purpose of This Guidebook This guidebook will assist you in managing your employment experience and learning about your work environment. Its tools, tips, and strategies will help you adapt, manage your work performance, and begin to think about job and career advancement. Fresh Start will help you recognize the importance of being accountable for your performance and for the results you achieve...
July 2009
In an era when financial security during retirement depends largely on personal savings and investments, African American and Hispanic employees of companies that offer 401(k) plans risk financial insecurity during their "golden years." Compared to Asian and white employees, African American and Hispanic workers are less likely to participate in 401(k) plans, and when they participate they are...
News
March 2013
Infrastructure investments will have an outsized impact on job creation among Latinos and African Americans, according to a new issue brief from EPI Director of Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy Algernon Austin.
In Infrastructure Investments and Latino and African American Job Creation, Austin outlines how infrastructure investments can help create jobs among people of color, who were...
January 2012
It’s time to recognize the talent pool we have right here in America, putting an end to minority statistics that may soon be more fairytale than truth. Especially in Florida where the Hispanic population is outperforming other states in college degree attainment levels.
Florida’s business schools, particularly Miami-Dade College, are being recognized nationally for their cutting-...
Archived Research
December 1, 2005
Examines the black share of high-tech employment in the 25 U.S. cities with the largest African American populations in order to identify explanations other than geographical location for the underrepresentation of blacks in high-tech jobs. Through an analysis of high-tech employment trends between 1990 and 2000, both by occupation and by industry, Conrad finds that blacks are consistently...
May 1, 2005
Examines how three of the largest federal programs for workforce training and job placement are affecting racial and ethnic disparities in today's labor market. Conrad finds that the Wagner-Peyser Employment Service, the Workforce Investment Act, and the Adult and WIA Dislocated Workers program have a mixed record in their impact on black and Latino workers in particular. She attributes this to...
December 1, 2004
Men of color face many challenges in achieving and maintaining good health. Their social circumstances and cultural norms, as well as the larger society’s discriminatory treatment of them, often engender in these men unhealthful responses. When social circumstances include poverty, limited education, and scarce employment opportunities, the impact on health can be especially harmful. This brief...
October 1, 2002
A supervisor's Guidebook for Supporting and Retaining New Workforce Entrants in Today's Multicultural Workforce
This book outlines methods for integrating entry-level workers into the workplace through a strong assimilation process. The assimilation process is designed to help them adjust to the organization's culture, understand job expectations, and build their skills. It also provides guidance...
June 1, 2002
This manual aims to assist workforce development professionals in the assessment and management of cultural competence within their programs. It also aims to aid them assessing prospective employers to ensure effective job-placement relationships and comfortable environments where employees can best succeed.
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