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Target Population

The group of people served by the program or intervention under study

Age-related target populations are defined by how old members of a group are. These populations include youth, adults, and older workers.

Conditions that make it harder for a person to find employment than for the average person

A person’s connection to the labor force. Other categories will be added as they are studied.

The state of being male or female

Features of occupations, such as the industry or sector the occupation is in, or whether a union represents the occupation, that allow for grouping occupations. Other characteristics will be added as they are studied.

A person’s racial groups or linguistic or cultural groups of origin. Other categories will be added as they are studied.

The amount of training, knowledge, or education a worker possesses

Groups defined by a specific characteristic, such as skill level, disability status, or veteran status. Other categories will be added as they are studied.