Two Canadian studies of 1,786 welfare recipients found that (1) they were deterred from seeking employment and training by perceived barriers and negative self-image; and (2) employment agencies were hampered by lack of information and interagency partnerships as well as poor coordination of assessment and counseling. (SK)

Describes the Work Equity Project (WEP) in Minnesota, a demonstration project funded by the Employment and Training Administration to place welfare recipients in training and employment programs leading to private, nonsubsidized jobs. WEP offices consolidate social service delivery systems otherwise spread among a number of agencies. (MF)