Design of a Demonstration Project to Evaluate Workplace-Based Literacy and Essential Skills Training

A design for a demonstration project using random assignment to measure the impacts of Literacy and Essential Skills (LES) training in the workplace.

Project Details

Published: September 2009
Policy Area: Adult Learning - Adult Training - Workplace Training - Literacy and Essential Skills
Population: Low-skilled Workers - Newcomers

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