This study evaluates the effectiveness of employment support policies for low-income groups in Jiangsu Province. As one of China’s most developed provinces, Jiangsu has achieved sustained economic growth; however, pronounced income disparities persist across urban–rural divides, regions, and demographic groups. Low-income individuals remain constrained by insufficient skills, weak job matching, and unstable employment. Although policies such as vocational training, public-service positions, entrepreneurship subsidies, and targeted services have been introduced, their impact has been weakened by imprecise targeting, weak supervision, poor alignment with market demand, and inadequate interdepartmental coordination. Data analysis indicates that rural residents, particularly in northern Jiangsu, face slower income growth (5.8% versus 7.5% in Zhejiang, Q2 2025), weaker industrial support (wage income accounting for 65.2% of disposable income versus 71.5% in Zhejiang), and a limited safety net (e.g., rural subsistence allowance averaging 620 RMB per month), thereby widening the urban–rural gap. To address these challenges, the study highlights the necessity of enhancing policy precision, strengthening implementation and oversight, dynamically aligning training with labor market needs, and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration. The findings offer both theoretical insights and practical guidance for improving employment and income security systems in Jiangsu and comparable regions.

Chang Su, Zirui Yang, Wei Xu. Research on Employment Support Policies and Income Increase Effects for Low-Income Groups in Jiangsu Province. Academic Journal of Business & Management (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 10: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJBM.2025.071001.

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