workfare

/ˈwɜːrkfeɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

a system in which people receive financial assistance, usually from the government, in exchange for performing work or job training.

“The government has implemented a workfare program to help the unemployed find jobs and get back on their feet.”

Synonyms

  • job-training program
  • work-plus-fund

Antonyms

  • handout
  • welfare