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Download full textBloom, Dan; Hendra, Richard; Martinson, Karin; Scrivener, Susan – MDRC, 2005
Millions of welfare recipients have entered the labor force in the past decade, but surveys show that many remain in unstable, low-paying jobs that offer few opportunities for advancement. This report presents early evidence on the effectiveness of four diverse programs designed to help current or former welfare recipients work more steadily and…
Descriptors: Labor, Labor Force, Human Services, Welfare Recipients
Scrivener, Susan; Azurdia, Gilda; Page, Jocelyn – MDRC, 2005
Although much is known about how to help welfare recipients find jobs, little is known about how to help them and other low-wage workers keep jobs or advance in the labor market. This report presents information on the effectiveness of a program in South Carolina that aimed to help former welfare recipients obtain jobs, work more steadily, and…
Descriptors: Labor Market, Human Services, Welfare Recipients, Program Effectiveness
