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This paper argues for scaling Year Up’s program for young adults, which Abt’s independent evaluation found effective, replicable, and financially beneficial to society.

Abt and MDRC’s evaluation of the Cascades Job Corps College and Career Academy pilot for a college-focused Job Corps model showed promise.

This technical appendix describes the practices, data, and methods used in the Evaluation of the Cascades Job Corps College and Career Academy Pilot.

In this report, Abt shares lessons learned from grantees of JPMorgan Chase & Co’s AdvancingCities program.

Year Up’s training program for young adults produced large, lasting earnings increases and positive financial benefits for society in this experiment.

The Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement increased receipt of college certificates and degrees but did not lead to higher incomes.

AAI grantees collectively expanded registered apprenticeships to underrepresented populations and diversified apprenticeship occupations.

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, HPOG 2.0 programs adapted their procedures to continue activities while protecting their staff, students, and partners.

Washington State’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) program did not produce educational or earnings impacts.

Abt’s evaluation of the HPOG 1.0 Program after six years shows that gains in educational progress and healthcare jobs did not lead to earnings gains.