Studies of I. The Job Corps Allowances System. II. The Job Corps Home Leave Policy

摘要

The purposes of the allowance system study were to: (1) explore the impact of changes in Job Corps allowances on the retention rates of Corpsmembers at three different centers; (2) develop hypothesis and findings relative to the probable factors leading to early departures. Findings suggest factors leading to early dropping out included not being able to enter or qualify immediately for training of choice, homesickness, personal adjustment problems, length of training program, and various characteristics of center and staff which are incompatible with trainee's expectations. The purpose of the home leave policy study was to determine whether the 30-45 day loss rate would decrease if Corpsmembers took home leave at 45 days instead of 6 months. Also examined was the impact on Center operations. Findings were that the 45 day home leave did not improve trainee retention rates, morale, or attitudes but did increase recruitment and Center operation costs.