Strategies

Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks

Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential

Place motivational signs on posters, front of package labels, or shelf labels near fruits, vegetables, and other items that encourage individuals to purchase healthier food options

Address nutrition in schools via educational (e.g., classroom or curricula-wide efforts, peer training, etc.), environmental (e.g., school menus, classroom snacks, etc.), and other approaches

Provide industry-focused education and job training based on the needs of regional employers within specific sectors