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The External Review of Job Corps: Directions for Future Research

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  • Joanne Lee
  • Peter Z. Schochet
  • Jillian Berk

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This report summarizes evaluation design options for research questions related to the provision of youth services in Job Corps.

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  • Joanne Lee & Peter Z. Schochet & Jillian Berk, "undated". "The External Review of Job Corps: Directions for Future Research," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 376221bbee0d4b40bda431a16, Mathematica Policy Research.
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