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Download full textBloom, Dan – MDRC, 2010
The budget for the U.S. Department of Labor for Fiscal Year 2010 includes a total of $45 million to support and study transitional jobs. This paper describes the origins of the transitional jobs models that are operating today, reviews the evidence on the effectiveness of this approach and other subsidized employment models, and offers some…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Welfare Services, Supported Employment, Employment Programs
Direct linkWallace, Geoffrey L.; Haveman, Robert – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2007
Differences in administrative (UI) and survey (S) records on employment and earnings have substantial implications for assessing the impact of a variety of public interventions, such as welfare-to-work and employment training programs, and especially the state-oriented welfare reform legislation of 1996. We use data from the 1998 and 1999 waves of…
Descriptors: Welfare Services, Employment, Human Capital, Welfare Recipients
Francis, Caroline M. – National Poverty Center, 2013
This bibliography summarizes recent research on the structure and effectiveness of workforce development programs. While the term "workforce development" can mean many things, this document focuses on programs to help low-skill, low-wage and displaced workers increase their employment and earnings, as well as labor market trends that…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Labor Force Development, Low Income Groups, Labor Market
National Collaboration for Youth, Washington, DC. – 1984
This paper presents the policy statement on youth employment from the National Collaboration for Youth (NCY). An introduction briefly explains the role of the NCY with regard to youth employment and describes the types of programs and services supported by NCY. A section on background provides statistics on teenagers and employment from the Bureau…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Financial Support, Legislation, Program Descriptions
Minnesota State Office of the Legislative Auditor, St. Paul. Program Evaluation Div. – 1987
This report examines the effectiveness of employment and training programs in Minnesota and discusses the impact of the 1985 Jobs Bill state legislation. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to Minnesota's programs and to studies of employment and training programs conducted nationwide. Chapter 2 studies the use of Job Training Partnership Act funds…
Descriptors: Career Education, Employment Programs, Employment Services, Federal Programs
PDF pending restorationNational Council on the Handicapped, Washington, DC. – 1986
As part of a series of topic papers assessing federal laws and programs affecting persons with disabilities, this paper focuses on employment programs and initiatives. Described are (1) the transition model of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), which emphasizes a solid educational foundation and adequate…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Disabilities, Employment Opportunities, Employment Programs
Maine State Dept. of Labor, Augusta. – 1985
This document provides a technical model of the preemployment skills area of the Youth Employment Competency System that service delivery areas (SDAs) are required to operate under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). The model is intended as a program development aid to SDA staff and JTPA service providers. Section I deals primarily with the…
Descriptors: Career Planning, Competency Based Education, Coping, Curriculum Guides
Peer reviewedBarnow, Burt S. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1986
An overview of the methods and problems in evaluating employment and training programs is presented. Process and impact evaluation are compared in relation to the Job Training Partnership Act. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Adults, Educational Assessment, Employment Programs, Evaluation Methods
Benson, Dennis K. – 1990
This paper presents data derived from the mandatory follow-up evaluation of Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) participants for the 13-week period following termination. Data cover the first three quarters of Program Year 89, that is, persons who terminated their involvement with JTPA between July 1, 1989 and April 30, 1990. It focuses on the…
Descriptors: Employment Programs, Federal Legislation, Fringe Benefits, Health Insurance
Geldof, Dick J.; And Others – 1985
Service Delivery Areas (SDAs) and Private Industry Councils (PICs) were surveyed concerning their implementation of Exemplary Youth Employment Programs described in Section 205 of the Job Training Partnership Act. Surveys were mailed to over 500 agencies. Of the 219 responding agencies, 77 percent were operating at least one Exemplary Youth…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Education Work Relationship, Employment Programs, Federal Programs
Haasl, Wayne – Wisconsin Vocational Educator, 1988
The author encourages educators to investigate Job Training Partnership Act exemplary programs as Education for Employment programs are being designed. Although they serve different audiences, these two programs are very closely aligned to similar objectives related to employment education. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Potential
Decker, Paul T.; Berk, Jillian A. – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2011
In 1998, President Clinton signed the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Implemented in 2000, WIA replaced the Job Partnership Training Act (JTPA) as the primary federal job training program. Congress viewed WIA as a way to end "business as usual" in the workforce investment system. WIA aimed to transform the employment and training…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Job Training, Federal Programs, Program Design
Spill, Rick – 1986
This guide is intended to assist local providers of Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) youth employment training in responding to new Department of Labor reporting definitions calling for a sufficiently developed youth employment competency system. The first two sections discuss the concept of sufficiently developed systems in generic terms.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Employment Programs
Alegria, Fernando L., Jr. – 1992
This guide is intended for use by state officials as a guide to state policies, practices, and procedures that enhance employment opportunities for older workers. An executive summary highlights the problems--labor shortages and the strain on the retirement system--and a remedy--staying on the job longer. Examples of policies, practices, and…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Attitude Change, Employer Attitudes, Employment Opportunities
Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. Div. of Adult and Vocational Education. – 1987
This resource guide is intended to assist local vocational education service providers in implementing preemployment competencies as a focused portion of a local vocational education curriculum. Section 1 explains the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Competency System. The four competency areas--career decision making, life and work management,…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Choice, Career Development, Competency Based Education
