Study quality: 
High
HighReason for the rating: This study received a high study quality rating because it is a randomized controlled trial with low attrition, suggesting that findings can be attributed to the program.
Characteristics of study participants:
At least a high school diploma or equivalent, Unemployed
Services provided:
Employment coaching, Job readiness, Tuition assistance/financial aid
Setting: Tested in multiple settings
Methods and Standards Protocol version used for impact review: Version 2.0
Cost: This study includes cost information reviewed by Pathways to Work (under the cost standards in Methods and Standards Protocol Version 2.0).
Results
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| Outcome domain | Measure | Timing | Study quality by finding | Comparison group mean | Program group mean | Impact | Units | Findings | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase short-term earnings | Total earnings over follow-up period, UI data | Quarter 5 |
High
|
14,225.00 | 14,687.00 | 462.00 | 2004 dollars |
|
5,271 |
| Increase very long-term earnings | Average quarterly earnings, follow-up period, UI data | Year 6 |
High
|
4,562.00 | 4,565.00 | 3.00 | 2009 dollars |
|
5,274 |
| Increase short-term employment | Currently employed, survey data | Month 15 |
High
|
73.00 | 72.00 | -1.00 | percentage points |
|
2,624 |
| Increase short-term employment | Ever employed, quarterly, UI data | Quarter 5 |
High
|
63.00 | 63.00 | 0.00 | percentage points |
|
5,271 |
| Increase short-term employment | Number of weeks employed, follow-up period, survey data | Month 15 |
High
|
29.60 | 30.80 | 1.20 | weeks |
|
2,624 |
| Increase very long-term employment | Currently employed, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
89.00 | 88.00 | -1.00 | percentage points |
|
2,182 |
| Increase very long-term employment | Percentage of quarters employed, follow-up period, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
77.00 | 77.00 | 0.00 | percentage points |
|
2,182 |
| Decrease short-term benefit receipt | Amount of food stamps/SNAP payments, follow-up period, survey data | Month 15 |
High
|
391.00 | 374.00 | -17.00 | 2004 dollars |
|
2,624 |
| Decrease short-term benefit receipt | Amount of other cash assistance, follow-up period, survey data | Month 15 |
High
|
701.00 | 618.00 | -83.00 | 2004 dollars |
|
2,624 |
| Decrease short-term benefit receipt | Amount of UI payments, follow-up period, survey data | Month 15 |
High
|
2,548.00 | 2,388.00 | -160.00 | 2004 dollars |
|
2,624 |
| Decrease short-term benefit receipt | Amount of UI payments, follow-up period, UI data | Quarter 5 |
High
|
3,483.00 | 3,412.00 | -71.00 | 2004 dollars |
|
5,271 |
| Decrease short-term benefit receipt | Received food stamps/SNAP, follow-up period, survey data | Month 15 |
High
|
20.00 | 20.00 | 0.00 | percentage points |
|
2,624 |
| Decrease short-term benefit receipt | Received other cash assistance, follow-up period, survey data | Month 15 |
High
|
13.00 | 11.00 | -2.00 | percentage points |
|
2,624 |
| Decrease short-term benefit receipt | Received UI payments, follow-up period, survey data | Month 15 |
High
|
43.00 | 43.00 | 0.00 | percentage points |
|
2,624 |
| Decrease short-term benefit receipt | Received UI payments, follow-up period, UI data | Quarter 5 |
High
|
67.00 | 66.00 | -1.00 | percentage points |
|
5,271 |
| Decrease very long-term benefit receipt | Amount of food stamps/SNAP payments, annual, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
321.00 | 341.00 | 20.00 | 2010 dollars |
|
2,183 |
| Decrease very long-term benefit receipt | Amount of other cash assistance, annual, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
1,300.00 | 1,141.00 | -159.00 | 2010 dollars |
|
2,183 |
| Decrease very long-term benefit receipt | Amount of UI payments, annual, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
1,300.00 | 1,216.00 | -84.00 | 2010 dollars |
|
2,183 |
| Decrease very long-term benefit receipt | Received food stamps/SNAP, annual, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
18.00 | 18.00 | 0.00 | percentage points |
|
2,183 |
| Decrease very long-term benefit receipt | Received other cash assistance, annual, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
16.00 | 14.00 | -2.00 | percentage points |
|
2,183 |
| Decrease very long-term benefit receipt | Received UI payments, annual, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
21.00 | 21.00 | 0.00 | percentage points |
|
2,183 |
| Increase education and training | Earned a certificate or degree from a training program, survey data | Year 7 |
High
|
59.00 | 57.00 | -2.00 | percentage points |
|
2,183 |
Short-term outcomes are those measured 18 months or fewer after participants are first offered services. Long-term outcomes are those measured between 18 months and 5 years after participants are first offered services. Very long-term outcomes are those measured 5 years or more after participants are first offered services.
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Findings quality key:
- High
Moderate
The findings quality describe our confidence that a given study’s finding is because of the program. We do not display findings that rate low.
Findings key:
A moderate-to-large favorable finding that is unlikely to be due to chance- A moderate-to-large favorable finding that might to be due to chance
A small favorable finding that is unlikely to be due to chance- A small favorable finding that might be due to chance
A favorable finding that is unlikely to be due to chance, but we cannot determine the standardized effect size- A favorable finding that might be due to chance, but we cannot determine the standardized effect size
A moderate-to-large unfavorable finding that is unlikely to be due to chance
A moderate-to-large unfavorable finding that might to be due to chance
A small unfavorable finding that is unlikely to be due to chance- A small unfavorable finding that might be due to chance
An unfavorable finding that is unlikely to be due to chance, but we cannot determine the standardized effect size
An unfavorable finding that might be due to chance, but we cannot determine the standardized effect size
A finding that is unlikely to be due to chance, but we cannot determine the standardized effect size or direction- A finding of no effect that might be due to chance
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