Research and Evaluation Briefs
Our briefs provide facts, figures, and insights for workforce development practice and policy. They highlkight key findings from the latest research in workforce development.

Current issue: Volume 5, Issue 2: The Qualitative Evaluation of ECCLI [PDF]

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Industry Chartbooks

Chartbooks provide a snapshot of a particular industry, including employment, occupational distribution, salary, regional and other data for use by workforce development professionals and career counselors.

Massachusetts Manufacturing Chartbook

Massachusetts Healthcare Chartbook

Research and Evaluation Reports
Research and evaluation study findings are presented in these full reports and executive summaries.
Reach Higher: A Preliminary Review of Findings
Building Essential Skills through Training: Final Evaluation Report
The Impact of Participation in Employment and Training Programs on the Earnings and Employment of Low-Income Adults: An Evaluation of Massachusetts Workforce Development Programs
Restoring the Balance: Findings from the First Evaluation of the Massachusetts Fish Initiative
Workforce Investment Profiles

Manuals and Toolkits
CommCorp offers numerous resources for creating successful programs and fostering effective partnerships.
ECCLI Tool Kit
Creating Career Ladders
Establishing Effective Workforce Development Programs
A Hand Up: Guide to Mentoring
Practical Strategic Planning for Workforce Boards
A Closer Look: A Guide to Developing Partnerships Between the Massachusetts Community Colleges and Extended Care Industry
Learning to Learn, Learning to Work
Employer Guide to Selecting Training Vendors
Business Impact Primer

Commonwealth Corporation Newsletters
This two-page newsletter features program milestones, the latest research, and other CommCorp news.

Current Issue: May 2008: New Funding Options Announced [PDF]

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