ERIC Number: ED379426
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1994-Jan-20
Pages: 29
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Displaced Homemaker Program 1991-1993 Biennial Report.
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board, Olympia.
Between July 1, 1991 and June 30, 1993, Washington State's Displaced Homemaker Program (DHP) served a total of 55,363 individuals. The program's intensive instructional services component was completed by 2,496 eligible displaced homemakers, 84% of whom were aged 30-59. Of the DHP participants, 84% were white, 75% were separated or divorced, 79% had 0 to 2 dependents, 79% had a high school diploma or its equivalent, 55% received training, and 45% were placed in employment. DHP information/referral service costs and employment/training placement costs averaged $13.84 and $303.85 per person, respectively. The program focused on the following areas: reducing barriers to employment by informing participants of employment and training opportunities, making them aware of their skills and abilities, increasing their self-confidence, helping them clarify their employment goals, and teaching them job search skills. It was estimated that employment of the 1991-1993 program graduates will generate $3.6 million in state tax revenues in 1993-1995. The program's success was attributed to collaboration among diverse agencies and organizations. A longitudinal study of program graduates and increased funding to meet increasing demands for DHP services were recommended. (Appended are data on the budgets/expenditures and proposed/actual outcomes of eight DHP sites.) (MN)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Colleges, Displaced Homemakers, Educational Cooperation, Educational Objectives, Employment Services, Job Placement, Job Training, Outcomes of Education, Participant Characteristics, Program Administration, Program Costs, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, State Programs, Statewide Planning, Two Year Colleges, Womens Education
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board, Olympia.
Identifiers - Location: Washington
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