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ERIC Number: EJ623658
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-8566
The Welfare-to-Work Transition in the United States: Implications for Work-Related Learning.
Fisher, James C.; Martin, Larry G.
International Review of Education, v46 n6 p529-544 NOV 2000
Summarizes the legislation upon which the current welfare-to-work transition is based and describes characteristics of the former welfare population. Discusses current program emphases and presents directions for future program development including academic programs, situated cognition programs, integrated literacy/occupational skills programs, and integrated literacy/soft skills training. (KS)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Conference Papers, Education Work Relationship, Federal Legislation, Job Training, Literacy Education, Program Development, Vocational Education, Welfare Recipients, Welfare Services
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Aid to Families with Dependent Children; Personal Responsibility and Work Opp Recon Act
Note: Special issue on researching work and learning.