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What is the primary purpose of the Place, Train, Follow up approach?

1. Providing long-term follow up

2. Job site training

3. Job placement

4. Ongoing assessment

The correct answer is: Providing long-term follow up

The primary purpose of the Place, Train, Follow Up approach is to ensure that individuals successfully transition into employment and receive the necessary support to maintain their jobs. By focusing on long-term follow-up, this approach recognizes that securing a job is just the first step; the ongoing support is essential for addressing challenges that may arise after placement. This emphasis on long-term follow-up involves regular check-ins and assistance, which helps to facilitate job retention and address any potential barriers to success that the individual may encounter in their new role. It's not solely about getting someone a job (which is primarily the goal of job placement) or the initial training provided on-site (as in job site training), but rather ensuring that the individual has the continuous support needed to thrive in their employment situation over time. Ongoing assessment is also an important component for understanding the needs of the individual, but the crux of the Place, Train, Follow Up approach hinges on the long-term follow-up aspect to ensure sustained success.