An Innovative Approach to Preparing Students for College and Careers: YouthForce NOLA
This paper from MDRC highlights the work of YouthForce NOLA, which works to prepare New Orleans public high school students for post-secondary education and careers in three in-demand local industries: health sciences, creative media and technology, and skilled crafts. The paper provides an overview of the main principles and elements essential to creating a career pathway for high school-aged youth. MDRC is currently completing an implementation evaluation of the program.
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Record Type:
Report
Publication Date:
April, 2018
Date:
April 2018
Source:
Partner Resources
OFA Initiatives:
Systems to Family Stability National Policy Academy
TANF/WIOA Resource Hub
SFS Category:
Case Management and Coaching
TANF/WIOA Category:
Youth
State:
Louisiana
Topics/Subtopics:
- Employment
- Education and Training
- Career Pathways
- Post-secondary Education
- Special Populations
- Youth in Transition