Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) is the first rigorous, multi-site evaluation of “career pathways” programs. In this brief, “We Get a Chance to Show Impact,” Program Staff Reflect on Participating in a Rigorous, Multi-site Evaluation, leadership and staff from eight of the nine programs in the study describe their experiences implementing the evaluation and procedures and the benefits of and barriers to a randomized controlled trial study. They discuss how they overcame challenges and lessons they learned. They also reflect on the benefits programs find most valuable and how evaluators can provide support.
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Closing the Gap: Surveying LA Renters to Improve Housing Access
Abt helped HACLA collect and analyze current Los Angeles rental data, showing rents were about 12% higher than federal estimates and providing evidence to support voucher subsidy levels that better reflect local housing costs and improve access to stable housing.
Regulating Harmful Contaminants for Healthier Communities
Abt supported the EPA in developing and implementing data-driven regulations for hazardous chemicals—particularly carbon tetrachloride—helping turn scientific evidence into enforceable protections that reduce risks to workers, nearby communities, and the environment.
From Exposure to Protection: Securing Safe Drinking Water
Abt helped the EPA develop data-driven regulations, treatment tools, and exposure models that strengthen protections against contaminants such as PFAS and lead, improving drinking water safety for millions of Americans.
Stronghold Federal at VETS 2026
Meet Stronghold Federal at VETS26 and connect with our team at Booth 106 to discuss federal health, data, and mission delivery.