Support acquisition of job-specific skills through education, certification programs, or on-the-job training, often with personal development resources and other supports
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Policies and programs that can improve health
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Alternative fuels initiatives
Support alternative fuel and vehicle use via financial incentives (e.g., tax benefits, rebates, etc.), mandates (e.g., consumption targets or renewable fuel standards), research and development investments, etc.
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Air and Water Quality
Ban the Box
Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks
Evidence Rating:
Mixed Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Employment
Breastfeeding promotion programs
Provide education, information, counseling, and support for breastfeeding to women throughout pre- and post-natal care
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Diet and Exercise
Bridge programs for hard-to-employ adults
Provide basic skills (e.g., reading, math, writing, English language, or soft skills) and industry-specific training with other supports; also called occupationally contextualized basic education programs
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Education, Employment
Car seat incentive & education programs
Educate parents and caregivers about proper use of car seats and reward parents and/or children for correct use
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Community Safety
Career pathways programs
Provide occupation-specific training for low-skilled individuals in high-growth industries, with education and supports, usually with stackable credentials and work experience opportunities
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Employment
Carpool & rideshare programs
Help commuters share transportation through informal arrangements between individuals, formally arranged dynamic ridesharing programs, or other ride-matching services
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Air and Water Quality, Housing and Transit
Cell phone-based tobacco cessation interventions
Deliver tobacco cessation advice and motivational messages via text or video message
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Tobacco Use
Clean diesel technology fleet transition programs
Replace or retrofit diesel buses or other vehicles to operate with clean diesel technology
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Air and Water Quality