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Unpublished Paper
Some Reflections on the Use of Administrative Data to Estimate the Net Impacts of Workforce Programs in Washington State
Upjohn Institute Working Papers
  • Kevin M. Hollenbeck, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication Date
10-1-2004
Series
Upjohn Institute Working Paper No. 04-109
DOI
10.17848/wp04-109
Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the results, methodology, and processes used in a series of net labor market impact studies done for the State of Washington over the past six years. All of the studies relied on administrative data and used a technique referred to as quasi-experimental evaluation. The program interventions were the federal- and state-funded workforce development programs. The paper sets out eight "reflections" for analysts and policy makers to consider. These reflections identify lessons learned and uncertainties or issues that need more consideration and scrutiny.

Issue Date
October 2004
Sponsorship
This paper builds on work that was done under contract to the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, under contract to the U.S. Dept. of Labor Employment and Training Administration for the National Workforce Investment Research Colloquium, and under subcontract to the University of Baltimore (prime contractor to the U.S. Dept. of Labor Employment and Training Administration) for work on the ADARE Consortium.
Citation Information
Hollenbeck, Kevin M. 2004. "Some Reflections on the Use of Administrative Data to Estimate the Net Impacts of Workforce Programs in Washington State." Upjohn Institute Working Paper No. 04-109. Kalamazoo, MI: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.