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Tahapan Dan Proses Pendidikan Pelatihan Pada Balai Rehabilitasi Vokasional Bagi Penyandang Disabilitas, Farhan Mursalin, Sari Viciawati Machdum
Tahapan Dan Proses Pendidikan Pelatihan Pada Balai Rehabilitasi Vokasional Bagi Penyandang Disabilitas, Farhan Mursalin, Sari Viciawati Machdum
Jurnal Pembangunan Manusia
Competition in the world of work that is getting tougher requires everyone to have good abilities in a certain field, especially in the era of the Asian economic community like now, competition with workers from other countries is inevitable. To answer this challenge, the government through the Ministry of Social Affairs established a Rehabilitation Center which is focused on providing skills training for persons with disabilities. The training conducted specifically for preparing persons with disabilities for the world of work by providing training and social guidance. However, in its implementation, there are various obstacles so that organizations need innovation. These …
Long-Term Tanf Participants And Barriers To Employment: A Qualitative Study In Maine, Sandra S. Butler, Janine Corbett, Crystal Bond, Chris Hastedt
Long-Term Tanf Participants And Barriers To Employment: A Qualitative Study In Maine, Sandra S. Butler, Janine Corbett, Crystal Bond, Chris Hastedt
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Although welfare rolls have declined dramatically since the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) in 1996, many of those parents still receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) face multiple barriers to employment. In response to a proposed state bill increasing work requirements and imposing stricter time limits, the authors conducted focus groups and interviews in order to learn about the experiences of long-term recipients of TANF in Maine. Domestic violence, children's disabilities, and health issues for the mother emerged as key obstacles to meeting TANF work requirements for the 28 women participating in the …