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Information on Addressing Barriers to Employment for Low-Skilled Workers

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The National Fund for Workforce Solutions has prepared information sheets on ways to address four common barriers to labor market success for low-skilled workers: criminal records; driver’s license suspensions; lack of access to affordable and convenient

Published oct. 29, 2013
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The National Fund for Workforce Solutions has prepared information sheets on ways to address four common barriers to labor market success for low-skilled workers: criminal records; driver’s license suspensions; lack of access to affordable and convenient transportation; and the garnishing of wages for child support.

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