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Masters, Stanley – Journal of Human Resources, 1981
The Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, previous efforts to increase the employment of recipients, and the rationale for providing Supported Work to those on AFDC are discussed. The evaluation design, characteristics of those in the sample, and the initial results are also included. (CT)
Descriptors: Employment Level, Evaluation Methods, Income, Welfare Services

Bassi, Laurie J. – Journal of Human Resources, 1983
Describes a study of efforts to use the Continuous Longitudinal Manpower Survey to estimate the effect that the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) has had on the post-training earnings of participants. Results indicate that CETA has had a positive and often significant effect on the earnings of participants, and that women benefited…
Descriptors: Compensation (Remuneration), Employment Opportunities, Income, Job Training

Danziger, Sandra K. – Journal of Human Resources, 1981
This paper reports a qualitative study of what difference it makes to the participants to have completed the Supported Work program. For the majority, Supported Work brought steadier jobs, higher wages and fringe benefits, increased self-confidence, and independence. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Economic Development, Employment Patterns, Females

Larsson, Laura – Journal of Human Resources, 2003
Nonparametric matching was used to estimate the effects of two Swedish youth employment programs: youth practice (subsidized work experience, n=1,657) and labor market training (n=606). Results indicate either zero or negative effects on earnings, employment probability, or probability of entering an education program in the short term. Youth…
Descriptors: Employment Potential, Foreign Countries, Job Training, Labor Market

Baumer, Donald C.; And Others – Journal of Human Resources, 1979
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)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Programs, Eligibility