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Summary

Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (LCCT) Career Development Services provided adult basic education, preparation for high school equivalency certification, and English as a second language instruction integrated with job readiness and vocational skills training to working-age adults with low skills.

Participants interested in pursuing adult basic education or high school equivalence received 50-60 hours of instruction and practice tests. Participants interested in advanced workforce preparation worked with a job coach to complete an individual learning plan and received job readiness training on computer literacy, job etiquette, resume development, and interviewing skills. Services at the time of the evaluation were provided by AmeriCorps members.

The program was implemented in Travis County, TX.

Populations and employment barriers:

Effectiveness ratings

  • Well- supported
  • Supported
  • Mixed support
  • Not supported
  • Insufficient evidence
  • Cannot assess support

Studies of this program

Study quality rating Study counts per rating
Low Low 1

Implementation details

Organizations implementing program

Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

Local context

The study was conducted in Travis County, TX.

Characteristics of research participants
Black or African American
18%
White, not Hispanic
16%
Asian
3%
Another race
2%
Unknown or not reported
7%
Hispanic or Latino of any race
54%

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