How are publicly-funded jobs different from VISTA or AmeriCorps placements?
While there are many similarities between publicly-funded jobs and VISTA or AmeriCorps placements, there also are some important distinctions. Public job creation programs focus primarily upon preparing participants for unsubsidized employment. They typically emphasize job readiness, skills development, and transitions into unsub-sidized employment. In contrast, VISTA and AmeriCorps projects are designed primarily to give individuals an opportunity to engage in service activities that benefit their communities. These projects respond to pressing community needs, but only some (such as YouthBuild and youth corps programs) also are structured to help parti-cipants acquire work-related skills and prepare for the labor market.
