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Employment And Training Policy In The United States During The Economic Crisis, Christopher J. O'Leary, Randall W. Eberts
Employment And Training Policy In The United States During The Economic Crisis, Christopher J. O'Leary, Randall W. Eberts
Upjohn Institute Working Papers
This paper examines labor market conditions and public employment policies in the United States during what some are calling the Great Recession. We document the dramatic labor market changes that rapidly unfolded when the rate of gross domestic product growth turned negative, from the end of 2007 through early 2009. The paper reviews the resulting stress on labor market support programs and the broad federal response. That response came through modifications to existing programs and the introduction of new mechanisms to help Americans cope with job loss and protracted unemployment. The particular focus is on federally supported public programs for …
Lessons Learned From A State-Funded Workplace Literacy Program, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Bridget F. Timmeney
Lessons Learned From A State-Funded Workplace Literacy Program, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Bridget F. Timmeney
Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Findings from an evaluation of a workplace literacy program funded by the State of Indiana are presented. Working with employers, providers were given considerable latitude to design their own training regimens. The state awarded certificates to workers who achieved certain levels of proficiency in reading, math, critical thinking, problem solving (assessed by CASAS), and computer literacy (certified by IC3). The evaluation relied on qualitative and quantitative data. Multiple site visits were undertaken and a survey of participants (n = 1800), learning gains, and earnings histories were quantitatively analyzed. Key findings include a significant interest in college attendance by incumbent workers, …