Career Academies: Long-Term Impacts on Labor Market Outcomes, Educational Attainment, and Transitions to Adulthood
Contributing Organization(s): MDRC
Author(s)/Creator(s): James J. Kemple
Publishing Date: 2008-06-27
Issue Areas: Education and Literacy; Employment and Labor
Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2008 by MDRC. All rights reserved.
Eight-year findings on Career Academies -- a popular high school reform that combines academics with career development opportunities -- show that the programs produced sustained employment and earnings gains, particularly among young men. Career Academy participants were also more likely to be living independently with children and a spouse or a partner.
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Intended Audience: Advocates; College/University Professors; General Public; Legislators/Legislative Aids; Parents; Policy Professionals; Researchers; Teachers-high school
Type/Format: Survey
Language code: English
Type/Format: Survey
Language code: English
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