The U.S. Department of Laborâs Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) is undertaking the Evaluation of Strategies Used in the TechHire and Strengthening Working Families Initiative (SWFI) Grant Programs. The evaluation includes both implementation and impact components. The purpose of the evaluation is to identify whether the grants help low-wage workers obtain employment in and advance in H-1B industries and occupations and, if so, which strategies are most helpful. This is for an 18-month participant follow-up survey.
US Code:
29 USC 3224a
Name of Law: American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998
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