Insights Into CETA's In-School Youth Programs

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed in-school youth programs operated under title IVA-3, Youth Employment and Training Programs (YETP), and title IIB of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). Specifically, GAO was asked to determine: (1) differences and similarities between programs established under YETP and title IIB, including the nature and extent of local educational agency (LEA) involvement; (2) education and employment experiences of youth who had left the in-school youth programs; and (3) views of participants about the programs' helpfulness in reaching education and employment goals.