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Assembly For Workforce Solutions (AWS)
The Assembly for Workforce Solutions is
a community-driven coalition that brings together
cross-sector partners to address barriers to employment across the Mahoning Valley.
AWS is anchored by a common agenda that is focused on shared measurement and coordinated, mutually reinforcing activities that align efforts, build trust, and sustain impact.
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AWS is also committed to thinking beyond traditional approaches by exploring collaborative funding strategies. This means pooling resources, aligning grants, and leveraging collective investment to advance systemic solutions that no single organization could achieve alone.
THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF WORK:
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT THE ROOT AND A HOLISTIC AND COORDINATED APPROACH
Workforce participation is not just about job openings or individual readiness - it's about whether people have what they need to access and thrive in employment.
The social determinants of work are the structural and social conditions that shape a person's ability to secure and maintain employment.
These include, but are not limited to:
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Access to transportation
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Access to affordable child care
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Behavioral health support
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Stable housing
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Education and skill-building opportunities
Workforce Development Resources for businesses and organizations.
Find the resources you need here. We’re continually updating this page with new information and support tools.
Community Needs Assessment
AWS was developed through a thorough Community Needs Assessment report and the collaboration of local leaders.