DIRECTIVE	:	UIS INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 12-94
TO	:	ALL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM	:	MARY ANN WYRSCH Director Unemployment Insurance Service
SUBJECT	:	Department of Labor (DOL) Report, Reemployment Services: A Review of Their Effectiveness

The above cited report summarized the major findings about the effectiveness of employment and training programs for dislocated workers. A key section of the report reviews the findings of relevant studies and demonstrations projects which dealt with profiling of unemployment insurane (UI) claimants and the provision of job search assistance to these claimants. The authors of this report conclude that the finds from all of the demonstration projects are positive and consistent.

The three major findings related to profiling of UI claimants and the provision of job search assistance are:

• Job search assistance (JSA) clients found a job more quickly, and the need for UI benefits was reduced

• The program was cost-effective for the Government

• Shortening the time to search for and find jobs did not lead to jobs that paid less

This report was produced by the office of DOL's Chief Economist. It is recommended for use by Regional Office staff and State staff engaged in the implementation of worker profiling and reemployment services systems.

Inquiries may be addressed to Wayne Zajac, 202-219-5616

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