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Creating New Pathways to Postsecondary: Evaluation of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Postsecondary Success (PSS) Initiative

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

California,

Georgia,

Illinois,

Massachusetts,

New York,

Ohio,

Oregon,

Pennsylvania,

Wisconsin

Population

Young people under 25

Outcomes measured

Education

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

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
Academic supports for postsecondary success
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
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Support Services

Supports for basic needs
Parenting, pregnancy and child care 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

Publications

Center for Youth and Communities. 2013. Creating New Pathways to Postsecondary: Evaluation of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Postsecondary Success (PSS) Initiative. Waltham, MA: Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University.

https://heller.brandeis.edu/cyc/pdfs/PSSReport.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

YouthBuild USA

Larkin Street Youth Services

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

YouthBuild USA

Implementation Study of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regarding Title I and title III Core Programs: Operationalizng Changes t othe Title I Youth Program Under WIOA

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

New Jersey,

Vermont,

Pennsylvania,

Virginia,

Florida,

South Carolina,

Colorado,

Oklahoma,

Texas,

Utah,

Indiana,

Wisconsin,

Idaho,

Washington

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

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
Entrepreneurial skills 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
Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Stipends and incentives
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Integrated education and training model

Publications

Dunham, Kate, Melissa Mack, Caitlin Grey, Mary Hancock, Pamela Holcomb, and Brittany Engl. 2020. Implementation Study of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regarding Title I and Title III Core Programs: Operationalizing Changes to the Title I Youth Program Under WIOA. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OASP/evaluation/pdf/WIOA_Study_Youth_FINAL508.pdf

In Compendium

Integrating Service into YouthBuild Americorps HSE and Diploma Granting Programs: Final Report

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Population

Young people under 25

Outcomes measured

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Employment placement/attainment

Well-being

Social-emotional

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
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Supports to pay for postsecondary education

Support Services

Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Cohort model

Other Implementation Practices

Integrated education and training model

Publications

Center for Youth and Communities. 2019. Integrating Service into YouthBuild Americorps HSE and Diploma Granting Programs: Final Report. Waltham, MA: Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University. https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/Final_Report_Service_in_Diploma_and_Non_Diploma_Granting_Programs_Final_Appendix_508_1.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

YouthBuild USA

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 measured

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

Miller, Cynthia, Danielle Cummings, Megan Millenky, Andrew Wiegand, and David Long. 2018. Laying a Foundation: Four-Year Results from the National YouthBuild Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/YouthBuild_Final_508%20compliant.pdf

Miller, Cynthia, Megan Millenky, Lisa Schwartz, Lisbeth Goble, and Jillian Stein. 2016. Building a Future: Interim Impact Findings from the YouthBuild Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/YouthBuild_Interim_Report_2016_508.pdf

Wiegand, Andrew, Michelle Manno, Sengsouvanh Leshnick, Louisa Treskon, Christian Geckeler, Heather Lewis-Charp, Castle Sinicrope, Mika Clark, and Brandon Nicholson. 2015. Adapting to Local Context: Findings from the YouthBuild Evaluation Implementation Study. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Adapting_to_Local_Context.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

YouthBuild USA