And of course, if you're interested in Promise programs or other policies for place, you can learn more about both on our website, www.upjohn.org #econsky

@mmilleradams.bsky.social, @bradhershbein.bsky.social, @kathleenbolter.bsky.social, Bridget Timmeney, and Kyle Huisman, all had a a great time. We can’t wait for the next one!

@kathleenbolter.bsky.social had the one of the most in demand sessions with her promise programs trivia game.

@bradhershbein.bsky.social spoke on a panel about the best ways for promise programs to meet the needs of adult learners.

@mmilleradams.bsky.social leads a seminar on how place based scholarships can adapt to changing circumstances.

Upjohn Institute 2025 Dissertation Award winners:
Honorable Mentions:
Amy Burnett Cross (@amyburnettcross.bsky.social) - “Military Manpower Policy and Women” for American University

Omeed Maghzian
“Essays in Macroeconomics and Labor Markets” for Harvard University

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The analysis was conducted by the Upjohn Institute, the University of Michigan, University of Illinois, and Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
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Of those applying to Mi Reconnect, More than half already had some college credit, and nearly one-third had a full year or more. According to co-author @bradhershbein.bsky.social,“With effective credit transfer and advising, many could complete their credential in a relatively short time.”

@timbartik.bsky.social. @bradhershbein.bsky.social Inryna Ledel, and Sevrin Williams are the Upjohn researchers who authored the analysis.

Rx Kids, which is both publicly and privately funded, provides $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 per month for babies for 6-12 months. the new analysis finds that for every dollar invested in these families, Rx Kids contributes an additional 60 cents to $3 to the state economy,

In response, some cities and states have adopted “fair workweek” laws, which require employers to give workers advance notice of schedules, compensate them for last-minute changes. #LaborLaws #NYC #FairWorkWeek #EconSKy

The authors note that last-minute scheduling changes place the burden of surprise staffing needs on workers, benefiting business owners at the expense of workers and their families. #LaborLaws #NYC #FairWorkWeek #EconSKy

The AJQS survey was fielded by Gallup as part of a project led and funded by Jobs for the Future and the Families & Workers Fund. Susan Houseman, Senior Economist at the Upjohn Institute, directed the research team, and Research Fellow @truesdale.bsky.social led the qualitative arm of the study.

Thomas’ research was supported by the Upjohn Institute’s Early Career Research Awards, providing resources for junior researchers (within six years of earning a PhD) to carry out policy-related research on employment issues.
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