Intervention description

The Workforce Education and Readiness Continuum - Travis County (WERC-TC) was a group of adult education, training, and employment services to help individuals improve occupational skills and obtain employment. Services included High School Equivalency, adult basic education, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes; case management; job readiness and occupation-specific training; and job search and job placement assistance. 

Participants had to have an income below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG); be a resident of Travis County; be at least 16 years old; and either be a United States citizen or have an authorization to work. The program was evaluated in Travis County, TX.

Year evaluation began
2016
State & Region
Short intervention description

The Workforce Education and Readiness Continuum - Travis County (WERC-TC) was a group of adult education, training, and employment services to help individuals improve occupational skills and obtain employment. 

has evidence
Off
Covid-19 Impact
No
Percent another race
0.90
Percent Asian
1.90
Percent Black or African American
49.80
Percent Hispanic or Latino of any race
23.00
Percent White not Hispanic
21.30
Percent More than one race
0.90
Percent Unknown or not reported
2.10
Intervention Primary Service