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Final Report of the Pathways to Work Research Project

January 2011

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
Acknowledgement
Introduction
Methodology
The Labour Market Shortage
How We Found Discouraged Job Seekers
Who are Discouraged Job Seekers?
Introduction to theme chapters and list of barriers identified
1.0 THEME Employment Recruitment
2.0 THEME Employment Services
3.0 THEME Job Properties
4.0 THEME Government Policies and Practices
5.0 THEME Social Networks / Social Isolation
6.0 THEME Functional Barriers
7.0 THEME Alternatives to Employment
8.0 THEME Stigma
9.0 THEME Personal Barriers
Speaking with Employers
Overarching Recommendations
Specific Recommendations
Staffing Recommendations
Finding Discouraged Job Seekers
Limitations of the research and recommendations for future research
Glossary
APPENDIX A Pathways to Work Research Project objectives
APPENDIX B Questionnaire and Consent Form
APPENDIX C Service Gaps
APPENDIX D Employment Programs Table

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