ROBSON, Ross E.
Organizational coordination between CETA and the job service : Implications for the 80s - New York : Marcel Dekker, 1987
The issues and problems of intergovernmental coordination between the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and the Job Service (JS) has drawn considerable attention and discussion. The issues are examined in four ways: (1) What are the goal similarities between CETA and JS? (2) In what way does political feasibility impact upon attempts a t further coordination? (3) Are there examples of coordination between CETA and JS which indicate that coordination is possible, or, as a minimum, examples that warrant serious examination? and ( 4 ) What must occur to further coordination and/or move to a single delivery system? In general, it is argued that there is broad national goal congruence between CETA and Job Service; that is, both programs aim to secure rewarding and satisfying employment for job seeking clients in ways which benefit both job seekers and job providers in the most economical and productive manner, especially given the current era of cutback management. Although there are differences in current program objectives, it is shown that there exists numerous program transitions which are very similar, if not exactly the same. Assuming that coordination is a desirable goal (as specified in the CETA enabling legislation and regulations), the major stumbling block is political feasibility . A few examples of piecemeal coordination a t the state and local level in Colorado are described which were the result of support by federal (regional office) , state and local officials. However, overall change will require national enabling legislation in both the CETA and Wagner-Peyser Act's . While there are a number of implied policy directions that may be in order, it is suggested that further documentation of the successes and failures of coordination attempts across the nation are needed.
Organizational coordination between CETA and the job service : Implications for the 80s - New York : Marcel Dekker, 1987
The issues and problems of intergovernmental coordination between the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and the Job Service (JS) has drawn considerable attention and discussion. The issues are examined in four ways: (1) What are the goal similarities between CETA and JS? (2) In what way does political feasibility impact upon attempts a t further coordination? (3) Are there examples of coordination between CETA and JS which indicate that coordination is possible, or, as a minimum, examples that warrant serious examination? and ( 4 ) What must occur to further coordination and/or move to a single delivery system? In general, it is argued that there is broad national goal congruence between CETA and Job Service; that is, both programs aim to secure rewarding and satisfying employment for job seeking clients in ways which benefit both job seekers and job providers in the most economical and productive manner, especially given the current era of cutback management. Although there are differences in current program objectives, it is shown that there exists numerous program transitions which are very similar, if not exactly the same. Assuming that coordination is a desirable goal (as specified in the CETA enabling legislation and regulations), the major stumbling block is political feasibility . A few examples of piecemeal coordination a t the state and local level in Colorado are described which were the result of support by federal (regional office) , state and local officials. However, overall change will require national enabling legislation in both the CETA and Wagner-Peyser Act's . While there are a number of implied policy directions that may be in order, it is suggested that further documentation of the successes and failures of coordination attempts across the nation are needed.
