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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.

Study type

  • Outcome studies (1)
  • Qualitative or implementation studies (1)

Practices

  • Secondary Education (9)
    • Preparation or instruction for high school diploma (2)
    • Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency (7)
    • High school reengagement (1)
    • Dual enrollment in high school and college programs (2)
    • Basic education services (8)
  • Postsecondary Education (7)
    • Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary (5)
    • Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment (1)
    • Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training (6)
    • Supports to pay for postsecondary education (1)
  • Job and Career Education and Training (9)
    • Career exploration and career counseling (6)
    • Work readiness training (8)
    • Entrepreneurial skills training (2)
    • Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry (1)
    • Temporary and transitional work experiences (8)
  • Employment Placement and Supports (6)
    • Job placement (6)
  • Support Services (9)
    • Mental and behavioral health supports (2)
    • Supports for basic needs (8)
    • Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports (3)
    • Post-program supports (4)
    • Life skills and financial literacy (5)
    • (-) Legal services (1)
  • Youth Development and Engagement Approaches (9)
    • Youth leadership and civic engagement (6)
    • Stipends and incentives (4)
    • Cohort model (4)
    • Connections to a caring adult   (9)
  • Other Implementation Practices (4)
    • Integrated education and training model (1)
    • Career and technical education (1)
    • Collective impact approaches (3)

Impacts and Outcomes Measured

  • Education (6)
    • (-) Basic skills gains  (1)
    • Engagement in secondary education (2)
    • High school completion (diploma or equivalent)  (5)
    • Postsecondary enrollment  (5)
    • Postsecondary persistence  (2)
  • Employment (7)
    • Attainment of occupational skills/certificates  (2)
    • Attainment of employability/work readiness skills  (4)
    • Employment placement/attainment  (7)
    • Employment retention  or advancement (2)
    • Earnings  (5)
    • Job quality (1)
  • Well-being (7)
    • Health (2)
    • Social-emotional (3)
    • Housing status and stability (1)
    • Parenting (2)
    • Financial capability (1)
    • Connection to school/work (3)
    • Justice system involvement (4)

Population

In compendium

  • Yes (1)

Location

  • Massachusetts (1)

 

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