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CEO Young Adult Literacy Program Evaluation

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

New York

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains

Impacts measured

Education

Basic skills gains

Practices

Secondary Education

Basic education services

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Support Services

Supports for basic needs

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Stipends and incentives
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Meisch, Allison, Nancy Thornton, and Jennifer Hamilton. 2013. Follow-up Evaluation of the CEO Young Adult Literacy Program: July 2009-December 2010. Rockville, MD: Westat. https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/opportunity/pdf/YAL_Final_Report.pdf

Meisch, Allison D., Jonathan Tunik, Amy Falk Smith, Matthew Carr, and Joy Zacharia. 2011. CEO Young Adult Literacy Program and the Impact of Adding Paid Internships. Rockville, MD and New York: Westat and Metis Associates. https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/opportunity/pdf/yalp_report_2011.pdf

In Compendium

Evaluation of the YouthBuild Pathways/Social Innovation Fund Postsecondary Education Initiative: Final Report

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

California,

Colorado,

Georgia,

Louisiana,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Minnesota,

New York,

Rhode Island,

Texas

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary persistence

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment

Well-being

Social-emotional

Impacts measured

Education

Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary persistence
Postsecondary degree attainment

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment
Earnings

Well-being

Health
Social-emotional
Housing status and stability
Parenting
Civic engagement
Use of public benefits
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

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Supports to pay for postsecondary education

Job and Career Education and Training

Temporary and transitional work experiences

Support Services

Supports for basic needs
Post-program supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Stipends and incentives
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Integrated education and training model
Career and technical education

Publications

Melchior, Alan, and Susan Lanspery. 2018. Evaluation of the YouthBuild Pathways/Social Innovation Fund Postsecondary Education Initiative: Final Report. Waltham, MA: The Center for Youth and Communities, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University. https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/2%20-%20New%20Profit%20YouthBuild%20SIF.Final%20Report%20and%20Appendices.revised%20Nov2018_V1_508_1.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

YouthBuild USA

Improving Outcomes for New York City's Disconnected Youth: Lessons from the Implementation of the Young Adult Literacy Program

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

New York

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains

Practices

Secondary Education

Basic education services

Job and Career Education and Training

Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Stipends and incentives
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Hossain, Farhana, and Emily Terwelp. 2015. Improving Outcomes for New York City's Disconnected Youth: Lessons from the Implementation of the Young Adult Literacy Program. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Improving_Outcomes_for_NYC_Disconnected_Youth.pdf

In Compendium

Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment (LIKE) Program

Study type

Quasi-experimental studies

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

California

Population

Young people under 25

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
Employment placement/attainment

Well-being

Social-emotional

Impacts measured

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Employment placement/attainment

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
High school reengagement
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Work readiness training
Entrepreneurial skills training
Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Supports for basic needs
Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Gupta, Sonam, Mithuna Srinivasan, Yang Chen, Luke Patterson, and Timothy Griffith. 2016. Evaluation of the Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment Program: Final Evaluation Report. Riverside, CA: Riverside County Economic Development Agency. https://impaqint.com/sites/default/files/files/@LIKE%20Final%20Evaluation%20Report%20508-compliant.pdf

Saltz, Russell, Clancy Bertane, and David Thomas. 2013. Evaluation of the Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment Program: Implementation Study Report. Columbia, MD: IMPAQ International. https://impaqint.com/sites/default/files/project-reports/WIFLIKEImplementationStudyIMPAQFINAL12122013.pdf

In Compendium

Project Rise

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

New York,

New Jersey,

Missouri

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains
Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary persistence

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Dual enrollment in high school and college programs
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Stipends and incentives
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Collective impact approaches

Publications

Manno, Michelle S., Edith Yang, and Michael Bangser. 2015. Engaging Disconnected Young People in Education and Work: Findings from the Project Rise Implementation Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/2015_Engaging_Disconnected_Young_People_FR.pdf

Bangser, Michael. 2013. Reconnecting Disconnected Young Adults: The Early Experience of Project Rise. Policy Brief. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Reconnecting_Disconnected_young_Adults_1.pdf

In Compendium

Seattle-King County Partnership to ReConnect Performance Partnership Pilot Evaluation Final Report

Study type

Quasi-experimental studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Washington

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Impacts measured

Education

Basic skills gains
Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
Employment placement/attainment

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Work readiness training
Entrepreneurial skills training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Supports for basic needs
Post-program supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Collective impact approaches

Publications

Smith, Veronica S., Michael T. Coe, Rick C. Orlina, Frieda E. Smith, and Michaele L. Watts. 2018. Seattle-King County Partnership to ReConnect Performance Partnership Pilot Evaluation Final Report. Seattle, WA: data2insight, LLC. https://www.clasp.org/sites/default/files/Seattle-King%20County%20P3%20Final%20Report.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

Reconnect to Opportunity Program

Washington State Open Doors Youth Reengagement

Supporting Young Parents in NYC Implementation and Outcomes Study of the New York City Performance Partnership Pilot

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

New York

Population

Young people under 25

Young people who are parenting

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement

Well-being

Parenting
Connection to school/work

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Collective impact approaches

Publications

Anderson, Theresa, Alexander Carther, Alan D. Dodkowitz, and Ashley Ong. 2021. Supporting Young Parents in NYC Implementation and Outcomes Study of the New York City Performance Partnership Pilot. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/104067/supporting-young-parents-in-nyc.pdf

In Compendium

Workforce Development and Social Enterprise Program, UTEC: Independent Program Analysis Report

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Massachusetts

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains

Well-being

Connection to school/work

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Supports for basic needs
Post-program supports
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Social IMPACT Research. 2013. Workforce Development and Social Enterprise Program, UTEC: Independent Program Analysis Report. Chicago: Social IMPACT Research.

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

UTEC, Inc.