YouthBuild Evaluation
Study type
Randomized controlled trials
Qualitative or implementation studies
Cost studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Population
Young people under 25
Young people without a high school credential
Impacts
Education
- Engagement in secondary education
- High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
- Postsecondary enrollment
- Postsecondary degree attainment
Employment
- Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
- Employment placement/attainment
- Employment retention or advancement
- Earnings
Well-being
- Health
- Social-emotional
- Housing status and stability
- Parenting
- Civic engagement
- Financial capability
- Justice system involvement
Practices
Secondary Education
- Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
- 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
- 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
- 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
Miller, Cynthia, Danielle Cummings, Megan Millenky, Andrew Wiegand, and David Long. 2018. Laying a Foundation: Four-Year Results from the National YouthBuild Evaluation. New York: MDRC.
https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/YouthBuild_Final_508%20compliant.pdf
Miller, Cynthia, Megan Millenky, Lisa Schwartz, Lisbeth Goble, and Jillian Stein. 2016. Building a Future: Interim Impact Findings from the YouthBuild Evaluation. New York: MDRC.
https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/YouthBuild_Interim_Report_2016_508.pdf
Wiegand, Andrew, Michelle Manno, Sengsouvanh Leshnick, Louisa Treskon, Christian Geckeler, Heather Lewis-Charp, Castle Sinicrope, Mika Clark, and Brandon Nicholson. 2015. Adapting to Local Context: Findings from the YouthBuild Evaluation Implementation Study. New York: MDRC.
https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Adapting_to_Local_Context.pdf
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium