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Economic Development/High Unemployment/Local Hiring and Procurement Initiative
Approach ยท High Unemployment

Local Hiring and Procurement Initiative

Implement local hiring requirements for public projects, provide preferences for local businesses in government contracting, and create programs connecting unemployed residents with local job opportunities and training.

  1. TopicEconomic Development
  2. IssueHigh Unemployment
  3. ApproachLocal Hiring and Procurement Initiative
  4. Stances and lawsWho takes it, and where it is law

Candidates who take it

No candidate has taken this approach yet.

Laws that put it in place

No law on Ascent puts this approach in place yet.

Other ways to address High Unemployment

  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Support
  • Workforce Development and Skills Training