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PROGRAM
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SUPPORT CENTERS (CEOSC)*
PROGRAM INFORMATION
POPULATION SERVED: Adults in receipt of TANF Family Assistance
SERVICES PROVIDED: On-the-job training or internships, job search, counseling, employability skills instruction, job placement, and post-employment services
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY: Department of Labor, Division of Welfare-To-Work
ELIGIBLE SERVICE PROVIDERS: Private not-for-profit and for-profit agencies
SOURCE OF FUNDING: Federal/State/Local
AUTHORIZATION: State Budget
DESCRIPTION: Provides job preparation services and support services to transition clients into jobs and to assist individuals in remaining employed.
PROGRAM DATA**
FISCAL YEAR: 1996
(1996-97)
1997
(1997-98)
1998
(1998-99)
1999
(1999-00)
2000
(2000-01)
APPROPRIATIONS($)***: 7,400,000 7,400,000 see Job Placement and Retention Program see Job Placement and Retention Program see Job Placement and Retention Program
NUMBER ENROLLED: 3,000 5,000 through 8/1/98


OUTCOME DATA****: 986 entries to employment 2,617 entries to employment


CONTACT
NAME/AGENCY: KAREN PAPANDREA, Department of Labor
PHONE NUMBER: 518-485-6289

* Now known as the Job Placement and Retention Program.
** The information shown below is also included in the information reported for TANF programs because the Federal share of this program is supported with TANF funds.
*** Dollar amounts represent 50% Federal, 25% State and 25% Local shares.
**** Based on a one-year follow-up, over 80% of those placed in employment have not returned to public assistance.