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Despite the considerable resources directed toward work force development, evaluation of work force development programs has been limited in scope. Program assessment most often has focused on lessons that can be learned from the experiences of those administering work force programs, rather than employment and earnings outcomes for program participants or regions. This section highlights the findings of those studies that have sought to measure outcomes, followed by a discussion of the more general "lessons learned" in implementing work force development strategies.

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