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White Papers include a synthesis of research on policy, programs, and practices. Definitions and references are included. Topics are wide ranging moving from youth development and leadership to universal design strategies to how to organize workforce development programs to better serve employers.

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Youth Development & Youth Leadership: A Background Paper

Jun 16, 2004 Publication
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This paper aims to assist youth service practitioners, administrators, and policymakers in defining, differentiating, and providing youth development and youth leadership programs and activities.

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Business meeting to blend and braid funding streams to support program sustainability and success. Also, charts and colorful stickie notes.

Performance Measurement In The New Workforce Development Environment: A Background Paper

Oct 15, 2003 Publication
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Background paper providing background on and an overview of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 performance-based accountability system.

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Making the Connections: Growing and Supporting New Organizations—Intermediaries Paper

Oct 01, 2003 Publication
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This is the White Paper companion of Making the Connections: Growing and Supporting New Organizations: …

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