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Summary

The Skillpoint Alliance Gateway program provided accelerated, short-term training in high-demand occupations through a combination of classroom training and hands-on skill development to adults with a high school diploma or equivalent and challenges to employment.

The program included four tracks: manufacturing technician, HVAC technician, pre-apprenticeship electrician, and pre-apprenticeship plumbing. The training programs used a worksite style environment and convened a “tailgate” each morning to discuss worksite issues and enhance employment readiness. Program staff also maintained partnerships with employers to create direct opportunities for paid apprenticeship positions and employment and mentorship opportunities for employment readiness training.

The training programs lasted four to six weeks, depending on the track selected.

The program was implemented in Travis County, TX.

101010.04-Study of Skillpoint
Populations and employment barriers: At least a high school diploma or equivalent

Implementation at a glance

Primary service
Program services
Case management, Job readiness, Job search assistance, Occupational or sectoral training, Soft skills training, Transportation assistance, Tuition assistance/financial aid, Work supports
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Setting(s)
Urban only
Year evaluation began
2016
Implementing organization(s)Skillpoint Alliance

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
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Program cost

No cost information available.

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Implementation details

The information contained here reflects how the program was implemented at the time of the evaluation.

Local context

Characteristics of research participants
Black or African American
28%
White, not Hispanic
25%
Asian
2%
Another race
2%
More than one race
2%
Unknown or not reported
4%
Hispanic or Latino of any race
38%

The race and ethnicity categories may sum to more than 100 percent if the authors reported race and ethnicity separately; in these cases, we report the category White, rather than White, not Hispanic.

State(s) where implemented

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