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How Unemployment could be different



Internships could help the long-term unemployed get back to work

HR recruiting / job searching could be done by staffing agencies

Organizations could offer "returnships" for people to return-to-work

Libraries could assist people with jobs and public benefits

Job training could be done by apprenticeships or internships

Job training and education could be financed by future salaries

Fake companies could be used for job training

Citizens could receive a basic / guaranteed income (with restrictions or on a EBT card)

Job seekers could apply by video

Job seekers could achieve desired employer skills online

Real time labor market information about worker resources and needs could be developed

Unemployed workers could not be discriminated against in job recruiting

Career Academies could improve labor market outcomes for students

Workers' training could be subsidized at companies or community colleges

Job sharing or short-time working could decrease unemployment

The U.S. minimum wage could be indexed to inflation / increased