Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment (LIKE) Program
Study type
Quasi-experimental studies
Outcome studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Cost studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Location
California
Population
Young people under 25
Outcomes measured
Education
- Basic skills gains
- High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
- Postsecondary enrollment
Employment
- Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
- Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
- Employment placement/attainment
Well-being
- Social-emotional
Impacts measured
Education
- High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
- Postsecondary enrollment
Employment
- Employment placement/attainment
Practices
Secondary Education
- Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
- Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
- High school reengagement
- Basic education services
Postsecondary Education
- Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Job and Career Education and Training
- Career exploration and career counseling
- Work readiness training
- Entrepreneurial skills training
- Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry
- Temporary and transitional work experiences
Employment Placement and Supports
- Job placement
Support Services
- Supports for basic needs
- Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
Youth Development and Engagement Approaches
- Youth leadership and civic engagement
- Cohort model
- Connections to a caring adult
Publications
Gupta, Sonam, Mithuna Srinivasan, Yang Chen, Luke Patterson, and Timothy Griffith. 2016. Evaluation of the Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment Program: Final Evaluation Report. Riverside, CA: Riverside County Economic Development Agency.
https://impaqint.com/sites/default/files/files/@LIKE%20Final%20Evaluation%20Report%20508-compliant.pdf
Saltz, Russell, Clancy Bertane, and David Thomas. 2013. Evaluation of the Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment Program: Implementation Study Report. Columbia, MD: IMPAQ International.
https://impaqint.com/sites/default/files/project-reports/WIFLIKEImplementationStudyIMPAQFINAL12122013.pdf
In Compendium
No