research methods chapter 7

Overview of the Homelessness Center Initiative

  • Setting up a center focused on addressing homelessness.

Mission Objectives

  • Aim to provide:

    • Permanent housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.

    • Steady job placements to foster economic stability.

Finding Employment

  • Collaborating with the New York City Department of Labor to access resources and networks.

  • Identifying skills needed to secure jobs:

    • Some individuals may lack necessary skills for employment.

    • Implementation of training programs to enhance marketability and job retention.

Implementation Strategy

  • Job Training Programs:

    • Essential for equipping individuals with relevant skills.

    • Considering options for Virtual Trainings to widen reach and efficiency.

Historical Context of Outreach

  • Looking back at effective outreach methods in the early history of the country.

    • Newspapers and Town Halls as traditional means of reaching communities.

Career Services

  • Establishment of career services to aid in job placements:

    • Working to identify individuals most in need, such as:

      • Families with children who require immediate housing solutions.

      • Prioritizing specific groups, for example:

        • Single mothers

        • Young adults aging out of foster care.

Government Relations

  • Understanding the role of governmental influence:

    • Mention of political figures (e.g., Trump) and their policies regarding the Department of Education.

    • The implications of educational funding and accountability in programming.

Funding and Educational Financial Aid

  • Overview of loans and funding for education:

    • Discussion on the repayment terms post-graduation and the implications for longer educational pursuits (e.g., law school, master's programs).

    • Emphasizing a 'numbers game' approach in educational funding:

      • Correlation between educational attainment and financial support.

Research and Assessment

  • Importance of establishing validity and reliability in workplace examinations:

    • Definition of validity within the context of questionnaires:

      • Ensuring questions are appropriate for the target demographic (e.g., questioning men vs. women).