Organizational example:
Center for Employment Training
Organization/Program |
Center for Employment Training |
Program Purpose |
To build a successful service delivery model around the needs of populations with significant employment barriers. |
Program Description |
CET offers a variety of skills training and education programs of different durations, allowing for a continuous flow of graduates ready for employment. CET has crafted a model that is currently operating in 33 centers in 12 states and the District of Columbia. The CET model is an open entry/open exit classroom training program with strong business involvement and support services. Local employers and business representatives serve on an Industrial Advisory Board that helps to ensure that skills curricula, equipment, materials and training processes are up-to-date and that training is appropriate for the labor market. |
Progress |
Between July 1, 2002 and April 29, 2004, the 22 CET sites served 7,367 participants. Of the 7,367 participants served, there were 5,352 completers with 3,898 job placements. Of the 3,898 job placements, 80% were job related placements. The average hourly wage rate was $9.94 and an annualized starting salary of $24,821. The populations served during this time period were: 30% farm workers of Hispanic origin with an 80% school dropout rate and 75% limited English proficiency. Another 43% were TANF recipients and about 10% were persons with disabilities. |
Contact Information |
Max Martinez, Director of Communications |
Information from Max Martinez of CET and from U.S. Department of Labor, 2004.