Does Training for the Disadvantaged Work?: Evidence from the National JTPA Study

For three decades, labor economists have attempted to measure the effects of job training programs on participants employment and earnings. The National Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) study was the first to use classical experimental methods to evaluate a major ongoing national program: over 20,000 JTPA applicants in 16 local programs were randomly assigned to program and control groups. The result was a study that clearly shows what works for whom, and answers the ever-present question: Was it worth the cost? The authors report and interpret the findings of this landmark evaluation.Orr, Larry is the author of 'Does Training for the Disadvantaged Work?: Evidence from the National JTPA Study' with ISBN 9780877666462 and ISBN 0877666466.