Highlights of Research Activities on JTPA and Special Needs Populations. Much Has Been Done, Yet Much More Is Needed.

Getzel, Elizabeth Evans

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Publication Date: 1987

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Highlights of Research Activities on JTPA and Special Needs Populations. Much Has Been Done, Yet Much More Is Needed.

Getzel, Elizabeth Evans

Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, v9 n3 p23-25 Spr 1987

The author reviews two studies relating to the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and its service to disabled individuals. Results showed that high school dropouts and welfare recipients are targeted often by the Service Delivery Areas and that 92 percent of the participants are economically disadvantaged. (CH)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Individual Needs, Job Placement, Job Training, Transitional Programs

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Job Training Partnership Act 1982

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