Based on a literature review, discussions with experts in the field, and case studies of 10 urban sectoral initiatives (including the Skills Training in Manufacturing Metalworking in Milwaukee) this project found that sectoral strategies, though still in their infancy, have significant potential to increase economic opportunities for the urban poor, particularly when compared to traditional approaches. To realize that

potential, however, the public sector must design its strategy carefully. It must make expanding employment opportunities for the urban poor an explicit goal and target sectors that have labor needs the urban poor can fill and also provide opportunities for long-term economic advancement. It must ensure advocates for the urban poor participate in the institutions involved in implementing the strategy. And, it must address support service needs the urban poor may have (e.g., child care, transportation) along with their occupational training needs.