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Summary

Opportunity Works provided case management, education, and supportive services; job placement and development; and training to improve education and employment outcomes for youth who were out of school and under- or unemployed.

Services delivered via Opportunity Works varied by program site over an unspecified duration. Services could include case management, college-readiness instruction and coaching, goal setting, support with high school completion, career planning and exploration, job development and support, financial planning support, occupational skills training, and transportation assistance. Eligibility requirements varied by age and gender across program sites, but all Opportunity Works participants were between the ages of 18 and 24. Opportunity Works was implemented in Hartford, CT; Philadelphia, PA; and Seattle, WA.

Populations and employment barriers: Young adults (age 16-24)

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

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