Research and Evaluation Reports

Research and evaluation study findings are presented in these full reports and executive summaries. View More Research and Evaluation Reports.

• The Impact of the National Recession on the Massachusetts Economy: June 2009
• ECCLI Organizational & Culture Change Workshop
• Workforce Investment Profiles
• 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
• Building Essential Skills through Training: Final Evaluation Report

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 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.

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

All Research and Evaluation Briefs

Program Reports

• CS² Network Report 2007-2008
• YouthWorks 2009

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

Youth Program Resources

DYS Resources
WIA Youth