RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Experimenting with Caseworker Direction: Evidence from Voucher-Funded Job Training JF Journal of Human Resources JO J Hum Resour FD University of Wisconsin Press SP 0716-8057R1 DO 10.3368/jhr.55.2.0716.8057R1 A1 Santillano, Robert A1 Perez-Johnson, Irma A1 Moore, Quinn YR 2018 UL http://jhr.uwpress.org/content/early/2018/10/11/jhr.55.2.0716.8057R1.abstract AB We experimentally study the intensity of caseworker direction given to voucher recipients selecting a job-training program. Requiring counseling led some to forgo training, but those assigned to the most directive approach had higher survey-reported earnings seven years after study entry with targeting implications: dislocated workers did no worse with optional counseling, while disadvantaged workers earned less. Although impacts on earnings were inconsistent for dislocated workers when using administrative data, they were consistent for disadvantaged workers. Finally, using simulations, we find that changing caseworker direction can have impacts that are similar in magnitude to participating in any job training.