A help or hindrance: the impact of job training on the employment status of disadvantaged women
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Issues related to job training programs are examined, focusing on evaluating their effectiveness in improving the job status of low-income women. Topics include the need to devise reliable research strategies; factors related to transitioning to full or part-time work; and the overall conclusion that job training has little effect on employment probability.
Publication Name: Evaluation Review
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0193-841X
Year: 2001
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DO MALE DROPOUTS BENEFIT FROM OBTAINING A GED, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, AND TRAINING?
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The author examines the impact on wages of high school dropouts who obtain General Educational Development certificates. Information regarding effects on salaries after post secondary education, on-the-job training, and career advancement are examined.
Publication Name: Evaluation Review
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0193-841X
Year: 1999
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LESSONS FOR MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAMS FROM A FRESH LOOK AT THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SELF-EMPLOYMENT DEMONSTRATION
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The author examines the use of micro enterprise programs by Massachusetts state employment agencies. Information regarding job quality, wages and benifits, job training, and costs of the programs are provided.
Publication Name: Evaluation Review
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0193-841X
Year: 1999
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