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Providing Public Workforce Services to Job Seekers: 15-Month Impact Findings on the WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs

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  • Sheena McConnell
  • Kenneth Fortson
  • Dana Rotz
  • Peter Schochet
  • Paul Burkander
  • Linda Rosenberg
  • Annalisa Mastri
  • Ronadl D'Amico

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This report presents findings from a study of the WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker programs’ impacts on employment and earnings.

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  • Sheena McConnell & Kenneth Fortson & Dana Rotz & Peter Schochet & Paul Burkander & Linda Rosenberg & Annalisa Mastri & Ronadl D'Amico, "undated". "Providing Public Workforce Services to Job Seekers: 15-Month Impact Findings on the WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs," Mathematica Policy Research Reports f10aef594c3b4472b24d93a08, Mathematica Policy Research.
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