January 11, 2006 :: No. 105
| What: |
The Social Science Research Center at Cal State Fullerton
has completed a Return-on-Investment analysis for the
Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board of clients served
by its comprehensive one-stop center, the Santa Ana WORK
Center. The estimated benefit resulting from public (governmental)
investment in the services provided by the WORK Center
during the 2003-2004 program year corresponds to a 473
percent return. These findings will be presented Friday.
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| Benefits: |
The survey found that the WORK Center’s services
provided to its clients result in: additional tax revenue
from those who get jobs; additional tax revenue from
the businesses patronized by these individuals, as their
income and spending increase; and a reduction in public
support for them. |
| Method: |
A random sample of 415 people who used the WORK Center
were surveyed by telephone in English and Spanish. |
| When/Where: |
Friday, Jan. 13 , at 8 a.m.
Rancho
Santiago Community College District, boardroom
2323
N. Broadway, Santa Ana |
| Additional: |
The U.S. Workforce Investment Act and other government
grants and contributions fund the Santa Ana WORK Center,
which provides services for the unemployed and those
seeking better-paying jobs. Services include job training
and education, job searching and resume-writing help.
It also provides services to companies interested in
hiring and retaining employees. |
| Media Contacts: |
Gregory Robinson , CSUF
Social Science Research Center, 657-278-2549 or
grobinson@fullerton.edu
Fran
Jutzi , Santa Ana Workforce Investment System, (714)
565-2621 or
fjutzi@ci.santa-ana.ca.us
Mimi
Ko Cruz , Public Affairs, 657-278-7586 or mkocruz@fullerton.edu |
