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
No