Evaluation of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe / Job ChalleNGe Program: Final Report
Study type
Outcome studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Location
Georgia,
Michigan,
South Carolina
Population
Young people under 25
People involved in the justice system
Young people without a high school credential
Outcomes measured
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
Publications
Berk, Jillian, Ariella Kahn-Lang Spitzer, Jillian Stein, Karen Needels, Christian Geckeler, Anne Paprocki, Ivette Gutierrez, and Megan Millenky. 2020. Evaluation of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe / Job ChalleNGe Program: Final Report. Washington, DC: Mathematica.
https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/NGYCJC_FinalReport_February2021.pdf
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium