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This paper presents a systematic literature review on the convergence between private workforce development initiatives and federal public policies in the United States, using the Castelo Forte LLC business model as an analytical reference. Through an in-depth analysis of eight federal policies — the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Opportunity Zones (OZs), the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), the Registered Apprenticeship Program, the Second Chance Act (SCA), the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) — the study examines how the strategic positioning of a private workforce development company can catalyze social and economic impacts when aligned with the federal regulatory framework. The methodology was based on a systematic review of scientific publications, government reports, policy think tank studies, and federal regulations published between 2021 and 2026. The results demonstrate that the convergence between Castelo Forte LLC’s operational model and the aforementioned public policies not only optimizes resource allocation, reduces transaction costs, and broadens the reach of employability initiatives, but also establishes an innovative paradigm for future public-private partnerships (PPPs) focused on human development and the reduction of economic inequalities. The paper concludes that private companies positioned at the intersection of these federal policies have unique transformative potential, provided they operate with methodological rigor, transparency, and commitment to vulnerable populations.
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Mazer, J. — Systematic Literature Review | April 2026