While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to high unemployment rates overall, low-wage workers have been hit particularly hard. It is likely that many of the jobs lost as a result of the current recession will never return, even as new jobs are created. Some job seekers may have to learn new skills so they can find employment in a new field. Sector programs could be an effective means of helping people obtain those skills and find jobs in sectors that are in demand during and after the pandemic. Sector programs train people for high-quality jobs in industries and occupational clusters that have strong local demand and offer the opportunity for career advancement. This brief discusses the effectiveness of sector programs and provides recommendations for policymakers and practitioners who want to implement a sector program.