The same participants had earned only 16 percent more than non-participants one year earlier.

In summary, the country's participants earned 15 medals: 3 gold, 5 silver and 7 bronze.

For example, a plan amendment cannot reduce benefits that participants have already earned.

In return for scanning services, participants earn "rewards points".

This year's participants are earning $66,000 to $92,000, depending on experience.

On average, each participant earned $1,663 a month, including $372 in food stamps, child care and other government programs.

Both participants earned Fight of the Night honors for their performance.

The successful participant must also earn a passing grade on all hands-on activities.

In the 15 months after leaving the program, participants earned an average of only $3,802.

Three years after joining the program, participants were earning 40 percent more than a similar group of women who received no training.