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Evaluation of the Connected Youth Initiative

Study type
Quasi-experimental studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Location
Nebraska
Population
Young people under 25
People who experience homelessness
People involved in the child welfare system
People involved in the justice system

Impacts

Employment

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

Well-being

  • Social-emotional
  • Housing status and stability
  • Financial capability
  • Connection to school/work

Practices

Support Services

  • Supports for basic needs
  • Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

  • Youth leadership and civic engagement
  • Connections to a caring adult  
Publications
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium
Nebraska Connected Youth Initiative

National Evaluation of Youth Corps: Findings at Follow Up

Study type
Randomized controlled trials
Study includes subgroup analysis

Impacts

Education

  • High school completion (diploma or equivalent) 
  • Postsecondary degree attainment 

Employment

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

Well-being

  • Health
  • Social-emotional
  • Civic engagement
  • Financial capability
  • Connection to school/work
  • Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

  • Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

Postsecondary Education

  • Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

  • Career exploration and career counseling

Employment Placement and Supports

  • Job placement

Support Services

  • Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

  • Youth leadership and civic engagement
  • Stipends and incentives
Publications
In Compendium
No

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
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium
YouthBuild USA