Journal Article
Practitioner Perspectives: Workforce Development Challenges and Opportunities in the Eighth District
Chalise, Nishesh (2023-11-16)
Roundtables with labor force development stakeholders across the Eighth District identified housing, transportation and child care as key barriers to work.
Bridges

Not Working, Out-of-School Young Adults in the U.S. by Race and Geography
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice; Chalise, Nishesh; Summers-Gabr, Nicole (2024-08-15)
An analysis examines the rates of U.S. young adults who aren’t in school or working—that is, “disconnected”—by where they live and by race and ethnicity.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Barriers to Participation in the Labor Force: A Primer
Rodgers, William M.; Chalise, Nishesh (2023-05-24)
Structural barriers make it harder to join the labor force. Addressing these barriers could create opportunities for vulnerable groups and grow the economy.
Bridges

Gauging COVID-19’s Ongoing Impact on LMI Communities
Chalise, Nishesh; Gutkowski, Violeta A. (2022-02-22)
Building capacity to provide critical services to low- to moderate-income communities will be key to ensuring an equitable recovery and resiliency.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Sustaining Success in Deploying ERA Funds in Louisville
Chalise, Nishesh; Noble, Gloria; Weekly, Faith (2022-06-02)
The ERA program’s success in Louisville was built on collaboration among stakeholders across sectors. But maintaining that success will come with challenges.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (2)

Journal Article
Challenges Faced by Community-Based Organizations in the Eighth District
Gutkowski, Violeta A.; Chalise, Nishesh (2023-03-28)
While community-based organizations faced milder COVID-19-related disruptions in 2022 relative to the previous year, signs of hardship remain.
Bridges

Journal Article
Despite a Tight Labor Market, Job Opportunities Lag for Eighth District Out-of-School Young Adults
Rodgers, William M.; Chalise, Nishesh; Kassens, Alice (2023-11-17)
Out-of-school young adults in the Eighth District have made employment gains in a tight labor market but continue to encounter barriers to finding jobs.
The Regional Economist

Journal Article
Investing in a Region of Opportunity: The Delta Philanthropy Forum
Diavua, Sydney; Chalise, Nishesh (2021-11-17)
Two directors within the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development team share insights on how Eighth District stakeholders are working to advance a resilient and racially equitable Delta region.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (4)

Journal Article
Key Ways to Grow Early Childhood Education Offerings in St. Louis
Chung, Saras; Chalise, Nishesh; Matsumoto, Rachel; O'Neill, Ellen (2021-06-01)
Discover the impact of the early childhood education system in St. Louis and methods of potential growth.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (2)

Nonprofits Struggle in the Face of COVID-19
Chalise, Nishesh (2021-12-27)
Amid surging demand for services, many nonprofits serving low- to moderate-income communities suffered staffing and funding constraints.
On the Economy