The city of Richmond, VA seems to be engaged in some innovative attempts to alleviate urban poverty, and in studying the sometimes counterproductive incentives and choices that face those who are trapped in it.
Jamison Manion, who is administering the city's workforce development program reached out to me and, in a series of discussions, convincingly made the case that Richmond is very open to partnering with academic researchers who would be interested in studying the obstacles to entry in the labor force, and crafting policies to overcome these. It sounds like they have data...so it could be an opportunity for some economist interested in poverty, cities, and labor force participation.
Here are two news stories and a presentation by Manion to the City Council.
Jamison Manion, who is administering the city's workforce development program reached out to me and, in a series of discussions, convincingly made the case that Richmond is very open to partnering with academic researchers who would be interested in studying the obstacles to entry in the labor force, and crafting policies to overcome these. It sounds like they have data...so it could be an opportunity for some economist interested in poverty, cities, and labor force participation.
Here are two news stories and a presentation by Manion to the City Council.
NY Times:
Style Magazine:
(NOTE: The young man featured in this article was just
offered a position as an Electrician’s Helper today)
Presentation to City Council: Feb 2013
Interested researchers can contact Manion directly...
Jamison
Manion
Programs Administrator for Workforce Development
Center for Workforce Innovation
City of Richmond, VA
jamison.manion@richmondgov.com
Programs Administrator for Workforce Development
Center for Workforce Innovation
City of Richmond, VA
jamison.manion@richmondgov.com
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