Evaluation of the YouthBuild Pathways/Social Innovation Fund Postsecondary Education Initiative: Final Report
Study type
Randomized controlled trials
Outcome studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Location
California,
Colorado,
Georgia,
Louisiana,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota,
New York,
Rhode Island,
Texas
Population
Young people under 25
Young people without a high school credential
Outcomes measured
Education
- Basic skills gains
- High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
- Postsecondary enrollment
- Postsecondary persistence
Employment
- Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
- Employment placement/attainment
Well-being
- Social-emotional
Impacts measured
Education
- Engagement in secondary education
- High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
- Postsecondary enrollment
- Postsecondary persistence
- Postsecondary degree attainment
Employment
- Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
- Employment placement/attainment
- Earnings
Well-being
- Health
- Social-emotional
- Housing status and stability
- Parenting
- Civic engagement
- Use of public benefits
- 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
- Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
- Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment
- Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
- Supports to pay for postsecondary education
Job and Career Education and Training
- Temporary and transitional work experiences
Support Services
- Supports for basic needs
- 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
Melchior, Alan, and Susan Lanspery. 2018. Evaluation of the YouthBuild Pathways/Social Innovation Fund Postsecondary Education Initiative: Final Report. Waltham, MA: The Center for Youth and Communities, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University.
https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/2%20-%20New%20Profit%20YouthBuild%20SIF.Final%20Report%20and%20Appendices.revised%20Nov2018_V1_508_1.pdf
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium