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Peer reviewedBovard, James – Society, 1989
Examines the development of Federal job training programs, including the Job Corps, the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). Argues that these programs have actually harmed participants and wasted millions of tax dollars. (FMW)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Employment, Federal Programs, Job Training
Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1988
This hearing reviews testimony concerning H.R. 2246, the Jobs for Employable Dependent Individuals Act (JEDI). JEDI is a voluntary program whereby states receive additional funds to fight the problem of chronic welfare dependency and poverty. The bill would require the existing Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) to target job training efforts at…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Opportunities, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Evaluation Forum, 1994
This document, which is directed toward employment and training professionals analyzing/researching policies and issues in education, occupational training, work and welfare, and economic development, contains feature articles, commentary, interviews, and other information on the role of education, training, and employment strategies in reducing…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Change Strategies, Demography
