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Focuses on assessing the effectiveness of labor market policies, including subsidized employment, training, and job search assistance.

After a review of existing data about programs to improve educational and employment outcomes for disadvantaged youth, the authors consider some practical proposals for implementing effective programs for youth.

Reviews recent trends in employment outcomes for disadvantaged youth, focusing specifically on those who have become “disconnected” from school and the labor market, and why these trends have occurred.

Used an experimental design to measure the impact of a national program providing educational, employment and training, and community service activities.

Examines employment strategies for ex-offenders as well as key takeaways for Second Chance grantees and other programs serving formally incarcerated individuals.

Identifies and describes available funding streams for a range of integrated services for working adults and their families.

Provides evidence about the effectiveness of subsidized employment programs in helping the unemployed re-enter the labor market while stimulating job growth and addressing employers’ workforce needs.

Explores the characteristics of young people who are disproportionately affected by unemployment and the detrimental effects of unemployment on lifelong attainment; offers evidence and insight to help policymakers.

This process and outcomes evaluation of three ETA grantees of Twin Cities RISE! documented program procedures and services and identified key implementation lessons.

Brief program overview and preliminary findings from the random assignment study of the Subsidized and Transitional Employment Demonstration and the Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration.