College as a Job Advancement Strategy: New Visions Self-Sufficiency and Lifelong Learning Project

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This article reviews a project designed to provide welfare recipients working 20 hours a week with an education program at a local community college. The 24 week program included mathematics, English, computer skills, as well as life skills necessary for successful employment. This article is an evaluation of the program in terms of improving employment opportunities for welfare recipients.

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2005-12-31T19:00:00
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2006-01-01

Site Visit to Puerto Rico: Addressing TANF Limits

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The Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network coordinated a site visit for staff members from the Virgin Islands' Department of Human Services and Department of Labor to collaborate on TANF time limit preparedness strategies and post time limit strategies. The report addresses work participation rate issues, strategies for job development, placement, and retention for TANF recipients.

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2001-11-30T19:00:00
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2001-12-01
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Finding Funding: A Guide to Federal Sources for Workforce Development Initiatives

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This guide provides an overview of 87 Federal funds and how to access them.

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2005-05-31T20:00:00
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2005-06-01