Agreement to Study the Effectiveness of Workforce Programs

Evaluation of Kentucky’s Workforce Development Programs Project Abstract The University of Kentucky’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) will review how Kentucky’s workforce development programs are administered and evaluate how they affect labor market outcomes of those who receive training. CBER will review the statutory and regulatory requirements, interview program personnel, and examine program data to describe the select programs. CBER will use quasi-experimental research designs to measure how Kentucky’s workforce development programs affects labor market outcomes and participation in state government assistance programs.