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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
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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
