Evaluation of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe / Job ChalleNGe Program: Final Report
Outcomes
Education
- Engagement in secondary education
- Postsecondary enrollment
Employment
- Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
- Employment placement/attainment
- Employment retention or advancement
- Earnings
- Job quality
Well-being
- Justice system involvement
Practices
Secondary Education
- Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
- Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
- Dual enrollment in high school and college programs
Postsecondary Education
- Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment
- Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Job and Career Education and Training
- Career exploration and career counseling
- Work readiness training
- Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry
- Temporary and transitional work experiences
Support Services
- Mental and behavioral health supports
- Supports for basic needs
- Post-program supports
- Life skills and financial literacy
Youth Development and Engagement Approaches
- Youth leadership and civic engagement
- Cohort model
- Connections to a caring adult