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
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium
Job ChalleNGe

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 Villages' YV Lifeset

Study type
Randomized controlled trials
Qualitative or implementation studies
Cost studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Location
Tennessee
Population
Young people under 25
People involved in the child welfare system
People involved in the justice system

Impacts measured

Education

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

Employment

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

Well-being

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

Practices

Secondary Education

  • Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
  • Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

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

  • Career exploration and career counseling
  • Work readiness training

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
  • Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

  • Connections to a caring adult  

Other Implementation Practices

  • Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement
Publications
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium
LifeSet