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    Building and implementing an effective local workforce strategy Module 8: launching, promoting and communicating the strategy

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    Climate Resilient & Equitable Water Systems Capital Scan

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    Climate change is affecting water supply, water management and the health of communities in U.S. cities. Changes in the timing, frequency and intensity of precipitation are placing stress on the built and natural systems that provide fresh water, manage storm water, and treat wastewater. Droughts are shrinking the water supply; heavy rainfall overburdens storm water systems, causing flooding in homes and neighborhoods. Low-income people and communities of color are often the most vulnerable to climate change, living in low-lying areas and lacking the resources to adapt and cope with challenges associated with these patterns.The cumulative impact of climate change on water resources not only leads to a reduction in water quality and the destruction of homes and property, but it can also be a threat to public health, force relocation of communities and cause economic harm.The vision of Kresge's Environment Program is to help communities build resilience in the face of climate change. We believe that cities are central to action on climate change and equity must be a fundamental part of our work in climate adaptation, climate mitigation and building social cohesion

    The initial training of further education and skills teachers: findings from 2011–12 inspections of courses leading to awarding body qualifications

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    The Economic Development and Workforce Development Systems

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    Provides an overview of current U.S. strategies for and challenges in ensuring economic growth with adequate employment opportunities and preparing disadvantaged people for careers. Also summarizes goals, key stakeholders, and the policy environment

    Bridging the Equity Gap: Driving Community Health Outcomes Through the Green Jobs Movement

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    The fundamental link between poverty and health mandates a new approach to both, one capable of raising community health standards by lifting individuals, families and communities out of poverty.Merely providing access to healthcare does not address fundamental societal inequities that translate into greater health risks and more extensive exposure to environmental hazards for low-income communities and communities of color -- risks aggravated by climate change.In Bridging the Equity Gap: Driving Community Health Outcomes Through the Green Jobs Movement, Green For All makes the case that the Green Jobs Movement -- a broad, progressive coalition of environmental and health advocates, social justice and civil rights organizations, labor and community-based groups, and business -- can bring about a systems change to improve economic, environmental and health conditions for low-income communities

    Focus on Communities (Winter 2009)

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