Title
Net Impact and Cost-Benefit Evaluation of Washington State’s Workforce Training System
Project Dates
11/01/2014 - 01/31/2016
Description
Using quasi-experimental statistical matching technique, Upjohn Institute staff estimated the net impacts and cost and benefits of 11 workforce training programs. Outcomes of interest included employment, hours, wage rates, earnings, UI benefits, and TANF, SSI, Food Stamp, and Medicaid benefits. Two cohorts of program participants were examined: individuals who exited in 2010-2011 program year and during the 2012-2013 program year.
Sponsorship
State of Washington, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Subject Area
EDUCATION; Postsecondary education; UNEMPLOYMENT, DISABILITY, and INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMS; Unemployment insurance; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; Labor exchange; Public training programs; On the job training
Publications
Net Impact and Benefit-Cost Estimates of the Workforce Development System in Washington State. Kevin Hollenbeck, Wei-Jang Huang. Upjohn Institute Technical Report 16-033 (2016)
Net Impact and Benefit-Cost Estimates of the Workforce Development System in Washington State Kevin Hollenbeck, Wei-Jang Huang. Employment Research