Immigration Participation in the Workforce

dc.contributor.author	Aierken, Aikeda
dc.contributor.author	Zhou, Jiaying
dc.contributor.author	Poddar, Tripti
dc.date.accessioned	2017-08-25T15:38:12Z
dc.date.available	2017-08-25T15:38:12Z
dc.date.issued	2017-05-20
dc.description.abstract	The GAO is an independent, nonpartisan Congressional agency with a mission is to support Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and improving accountability of the federal government. The team explored the role of immigrant workers in the U.S. workforce. Firstly, workforce participation trends for citizens and non-citizens were compared across different industries; secondly, micro trends pertaining to likelihood of employment and specific characteristics between citizen and non-citizen workers were analyzed and reported. Research questions considered worker education level and English proficiency in numerous industries. Some of the characteristics investigated in relation to likelihood of employment included sex, age, education, English proficiency, number of years in the US and place of birth. The team’s findings which will serve to inform and support future research.	en_US
dc.description.sponsorship	In consultation with the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1813/52179
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.title	Immigration Participation in the Workforce	en_US
dc.title.alternative	CIPA Capstone Sp 17 Gov't Acct. Office Immigration Report	en_US
dc.type	report	en_US

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