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 Business Educators Housing and Transit Quality of Care Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Increase worker employability Support active travel Support responsible marketing and provision of alcohol and other legal drugs Community Safety Employment Family and Social Support Clear all 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 Multi-component workplace supports for active commuting Provide physical infrastructure (e.g., bike parking or showers), educational or social support (e.g., walking groups), and financial incentives that support active commuting Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise 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 Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety 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 Multi-component workplace supports for active commuting Provide physical infrastructure (e.g., bike parking or showers), educational or social support (e.g., walking groups), and financial incentives that support active commuting Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise
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 Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment