Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 6 Strategies Government Some Evidence Insufficient Evidence Increase or supplement income Increase worker employability Alcohol and Drug Use Diet and Exercise Employment Income Clear all 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 Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income 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 Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
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 Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
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 Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income