Our Piece of the Pie: Final Evaluation Report October 2021-June 2014

Study type
Outcome studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Location
Connecticut
Population
Young people under 25

Outcomes measured

Education

  • High school completion (diploma or equivalent) 
  • Postsecondary enrollment 

Employment

  • Employment retention  or advancement

Practices

Secondary Education

  • Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
  • Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

  • Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
  • Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment

Job and Career Education and Training

  • Career exploration and career counseling
  • Work readiness training

Employment Placement and Supports

  • Job placement
  • Supports to maintain employment

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

  • Family engagement
  • Connections to a caring adult  
Publications

Zacharia, Joy, Artis Bergman, Michael Scuello, Jing Zhu, Lawrence Chau, and Markeisha Grant. 2014. Our Piece of the Pie: Final Evaluation Report October 2021-June 2014. New York: Metis Associates.
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium
Work 2 Learn

Youth Transition Demonstration

Study type
Randomized controlled trials
Qualitative or implementation studies
Cost studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Location
New York,
Colorado,
Florida,
Maryland,
West Virginia,
California,
Iowa,
Mississippi
Population
Young people under 25
Young people with disabilities

Impacts measured

Education

  • Engagement in secondary education
  • High school completion (diploma or equivalent) 
  • Postsecondary enrollment 

Employment

  • Employment placement/attainment 
  • Employment retention  or advancement
  • Earnings 
  • Job quality

Well-being

  • Social-emotional
  • Housing status and stability
  • Financial capability
  • Use of public benefits
  • Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

  • Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

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

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

Employment Placement and Supports

  • Job placement
  • Supports to maintain employment

Support Services

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

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

  • Stipends and incentives
  • Family engagement
  • Connections to a caring adult  
Publications
Martinez, John, Thomas Fraker, Michelle Manno, Peter Baird, Arif Mamun, Bonnie O'Day, Anu Rangarajan, and David Wittenburg. 2010. The Social Security Administration's Youth Transition Demonstration Projects: Implementation Lessons from the Original Projects. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/full_578.pdf
In Compendium
No