Program effectiveness of job readiness training: An analysis and evaluation of selected programs in St. Louis, Missouri

This study evaluated the program effectiveness of selected job readiness training in St. Louis, Missouri. This study employed an exploratory, non-experimental, qualitative research design and targeted the population of job readiness training clients in St. Louis, Missouri, with a sample of 16 (out of the 16 participants, five participated in the pilot study). Written consent was obtained from the participants, and a semi-structured interview guide was used to collect qualitative data via face-to-face interviews of the participants. Once collected, the data was analyzed and summarized. The results revealed that job readiness training facilities need to adjust their training programs by creating a curriculum to accommodate all skill levels of the participants.