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Evaluators used propensity score matching to balance the background characteristics (basic demographic characteristics and previous work history and earnings) between the intervention and comparison groups. People in the comparison group were a sample of those who had not received sector-focused career center services.
The study used data from January 2009 to September 2011.
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The intervention group consisted of individuals who received services from sector-focused career centers, which provide industry-specific job services and training to unemployed job seekers and incumbent workers looking to advance in their careers.
The comparison group consisted of individuals who received services from standard (not sector-specific) Workforce1 Career Centers, which provide a full array of employment services to New York City residents. The services provided include job placement, career advisement, job search counseling, and skills training.
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