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Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration Evaluation (Restricted Use File)

Published by Employment and Training Administration | Department of Labor | Catalog Last Checked: January 21, 2026 at 11:42 AM | Dataset Last Updated: September 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Transitional jobs programs offer temporary subsidized jobs that aim to teach participants basic work skills or help them get a foot in the door with an employer. They also help participants address personal issues that impede their ability to work and assist them in finding unsubsidized jobs when the transitional jobs end. Prior studies of transitional jobs programs have shown mixed results. ETJD tested seven employment programs serving unemployed noncustodial parents or individuals recently released from prison. Although all of the programs were based on the same basic model, each program incorporated different enhancements to address the shortcomings of previously evaluated programs, with the goal of improving outcomes across a range of domains, including employment, criminal justice involvement, child support, and economic and personal well-being. There was a total of 7,000 sample members, roughly 1,000 per site. Impact analyses were conducted at both the pooled and site levels.

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