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Young People

We identify and study strategies to help young people—including those who have experienced periods of disconnection from school and work—access and thrive in education, training, and employment opportunities.

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Career Academies: Impacts on Work and Educational Attainment

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Career Academies: Early Implementation Lessons

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Career Academies: Emerging Findings

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Career Academies: Impacts on Transitions to Postsecondary Education and Employment

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Career Academies: Employer Partnerships

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Career Academies: Impacts on Student Engagement and Performance in High School

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Building a Learning Agenda Around Disconnected Youth

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Breaking New Ground

An Impact Study of Career-Focused Learning Communities at Kingsborough Community College

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Barriers to Employment for Out-of-School Youth

Evidence from a Sample of Recent CET Applicants

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Completion by Design Evaluation

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Evaluation of Ninth Grade Academies

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Diplomas Now

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LaGuardia's GED Bridge to Health and Business Program

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Youth Villages Transitional Living Program Evaluation

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Mayor’s Fund & Center for Economic Opportunity Social Innovation Fund Project

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