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Voucher Funding of Training Programs: Evidence from the GI Bill
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
O'Neill, Dave M. – Journal of Human Resources, 1977
The study finds (1) that vocational-technical training taken under the GI Bill raises earning capacity more than does similar training taken under Manpower Development and Training Act (MDTA) and Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and (2) that the earnings effect of training are significantly greater for blacks. (EM)
Descriptors: Educational Vouchers, Federal Programs, Income, Job Training
A Decade of Manpower Training
Mangum, Garth L.; Walsh, John – Manpower, 1973
Shift in emphasis to career objectives rather than immediate placement urged. (Editor)
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Career Choice, Career Development, Career Opportunities
An Historical and Cost Analysis of Manpower Development and Training Act Programs in the Washoe County (Reno) School District.
Flores, Froilan – 1968
This study dealt with the historical development of the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 and the cost of administering the program in three bookkeeping classes in the Washoe County School District, Nevada. Results of a questionnaire completed by 39 class graduates (1962-65) were combined with information from the Washoe County School…
Descriptors: Adult Dropouts, Age Differences, Bookkeeping, Doctoral Dissertations
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR FULL EMPLOYMENT.
WOLFBEIN, SEYMOUR L. – 1967
DURING THE EARLY 1960'S, THREE PRIMARY CHANGES OCCURRED IN THE UNITED STATES WHICH CALLED FOR A BASIC REORIENTATION IN ATTITUDES, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS OF ACTION. INVOLVED WERE (1) AN ECONOMIC POLICY TO REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH ECONOMIC GROWTH (1964 REVENUE ACT), (2) AN ACTIVE MANPOWER POLICY TO PROVIDE A TRAINED LABOR SUPPLY (1965 MANPOWER…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Economic Progress, Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Level