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This appendix discusses common methodology used in evaluations of nine programs that were part of the Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education project.

Abt Global’s analysis of careers in mid-level occupations found the features of occupations and workers that affected wage increases.

A report by Abt and Mathematica on the LIFT coaching intervention found it was implemented as designed and created trusting relations with participants.

Coaches implemented the Family Development and Self-Sufficiency program as planned and helped participants build self-regulation skills to get and keep jobs.

Abt Global conducted analyses of services for families and young children across the state of New Hampshire to inform the development of enhanced supports.

This brief, using data from three studies of programs with a career pathways framework, summarizes options for helping students balance school and work.

Of 10 programs using career pathways strategies, most had large impacts on credential receipt & modest impacts on training duration; 1 had earnings impacts.

The American Apprenticeship Initiative expanded registered apprenticeship into new sectors and to populations underrepresented in apprenticeships.

Abt’s implementation study of the Ready to Work Partnership Grant program found that grantees used the program’s flexibility to address varying local needs.

VIDA had a positive effect on educational outcomes but had no detectable effect on earnings and few effects on employment or other economic outcomes.