NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
The Impact of Training and Demographics in WIA Program Performance: A Statistical Analysis
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Moore, Richard W.; Gorman, Philip C. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2009
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) measures participant labor market outcomes to drive program performance. This article uses statistical analysis to examine the relationship between participant characteristics and key outcome measures in one large California local WIA program. This study also measures the impact of different training…
Descriptors: Participant Characteristics, Labor Market, Program Effectiveness, Statistical Analysis
Do Demographics and Training Matter in WIA Performance? An Exploratory Study
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Moore, Richard W.; Gorman, Philip C. – Online Submission, 2007
The Workforce Investment Act uses measures of labor market outcomes to drive program performance. This paper examines the relationship of participant characteristics with key program outcome measures and evaluates the impact of different training interventions of program outcomes while controlling for participant characteristics. The paper…
Descriptors: Participant Characteristics, Labor Market, Federal Legislation, Evaluation
Thirteenth Annual Report of the National Commission for Employment Policy to the President and the Congress of the United States. Including Findings and Recommendations on U.S. Employment in an International Economy, Patterns of Participation in Job Training Partnership Programs, Providing Intervention Assistance for Youth At-Risk. Report No. 25.
PDF on ERIC Download full text
National Commission for Employment Policy (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1988
This annual report details projects and activities undertaken during the period from July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988. Part I presents findings and recommendations from the National Commission for Employment Policy's work on U.S. employment in an international economy, patterns of participation in Job Partnership Training Act (JTPA) programs, and…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Career Education, Economic Development, Employment