Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 5 Strategies Community Members Educators Employment Family and Social Support Scientifically Supported Some Evidence Insufficient Evidence Mixed Evidence Create supportive work environments Increase worker employability Air and Water Quality Alcohol and Drug Use Clear all Bookmark this strategy Adult vocational training Support acquisition of job-specific skills through education, certification programs, or on-the-job training, often with personal development resources and other supports Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment Bookmark this strategy Ban the Box Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Employment Bookmark this strategy High school equivalency credentials Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Employment Bookmark this strategy Labor unions Organize workers to bargain collectively for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment Employment Bookmark this strategy Sector-based workforce initiatives Provide industry-focused education and job training based on the needs of regional employers within specific sectors Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Employment
Bookmark this strategy Adult vocational training Support acquisition of job-specific skills through education, certification programs, or on-the-job training, often with personal development resources and other supports Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment
Bookmark this strategy Ban the Box Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Employment
Bookmark this strategy High school equivalency credentials Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Employment
Bookmark this strategy Labor unions Organize workers to bargain collectively for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment Employment
Bookmark this strategy Sector-based workforce initiatives Provide industry-focused education and job training based on the needs of regional employers within specific sectors Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Employment