An economic analysis of the federal Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) education and training programs in Kansas' three major metropolitan areas

This study examines welfare recipients' progress following assessment through job skills programs and job readiness activities. While past research has focused upon process measures of success such as client participation, this research focuses upon two outcome measures, job-readiness and self-...

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Published inThe Social science journal (Fort Collins) Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 71 - 80
Main Author Gustavson, Robert L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Fort Collins Elsevier Inc 01.01.1997
Taylor & Francis
Elsevier Science Publishers
Elsevier Science Ltd
Subjects
Basic education
Domestic policy
Education
Evaluation
Government programs
Job Training
Kansas
Occupational training
Program Evaluation
Social services
State Government (Kansas)
Study and teaching
Training
Welfare
Welfare Recipients
Welfare Services
Work
Workfare
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Summary:This study examines welfare recipients' progress following assessment through job skills programs and job readiness activities. While past research has focused upon process measures of success such as client participation, this research focuses upon two outcome measures, job-readiness and self-reliance. The research finds that there is a significant correlation between JOBS programs, job readiness and employment only when programs are coordinated with the private sector. This finding holds important implications for welfare reform.
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ISSN:0362-3319
1873-5355
DOI:10.1016/S0362-3319(97)90020-3