Performance indicators presently being used by CETA and the Labor Department, which are primarily constructed from placement data, provide no useful information for judging relative program effectiveness. Other indicators, particularly changes in weeks in the labor force, weeks employed, and wage rates, though not perfect, are correlated much more…

Reviews and assesses evaluations of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) programs. Most studies found that the programs raised earnings by $200 to $600 annually. Compares studies, indicating differences in methodology and how these differences affected the estimated impact, and provides implications for policy and recommendations…

Describes and analyzes benefits distribution to particpants in Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) programs using data from a three-year study in thirty-two research sites. Identifies factors (for example, economic conditions, program design, and administrator attitudes) that were found to influence service patterns. (Author/CSS)