But few government programs are able to help the long-term unemployed get back to work, said Carl Van Horn, the director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers. In general, workforce programs are designed for people who haven’t been out of work for long. They provide a short burst of cash to tide people over until they can get back to work, or help young people get a degree so they can get a higher-paying job.
Colleagues Celebrate Dr. Joel Cantor’s 27 Years of Exceptional Leadership
Serving over 27 years as the Director of Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, Dr. Joel Cantor helped establish the Center as one of New Jersey's most trusted sources of independent health policy research. Under his leadership, the Center expanded its influence...