Evaluation of the Appalachian Regional Commission's Vocational Education and Workforce Training Projects

This study examined 92 projects, including workforce and displaced-worker training, vocational education, apprenticeships, and basic and adult literacy projects that were started and completed during the 1995�2000 period. The study looked at the impact of these sample projects on participants in terms of basic and vocational skills, employability, and employment gains. In addition, five case-study site visits were conducted.