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The GAO convened a forum on March 16, 2010 to explore policy options and actions that could be taken to help adults with a current or past work history improve their participation in the workforce. Participants included experts and officials representing a variety of views. Prior to the forum, GAO surveyed a larger group of experts to help inform the discussion.

The GAO issued a report summarizing the findings of the forum. A summary can be found at http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-812SP or you may download the complete report: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d10812sp.pdf. The report includes actions suggested by forum participants and survey respondents for improving incentives or education for individuals and employers, as well as next steps for the federal government to take.