135
about half the number of days of programming of
overall youth served.
Overall, there was statistically significant
improvement in 11 of 12 work readiness skills
measured (all except “attendance”). On average,
youth (n = 308–407) were proficient on 6.6 items at
pre-assessment, increasing to 9.6 items at postassessment after 30 or more days of
programming.
Youth (n = 407–412) showed the most improvement in four areas: (1) problem-solving/criticalthinking, with 32% becoming proficient and 45%
demonstrating some improvement; (2) quality of
work, with 36% becoming proficient and 52%
demonstrating some improvement; and (3)
communication skills with 31% becoming proficient and 45% demonstrating some improvement.
While staff observed fewer youth improving in the
Size of programs
(number of youth served annually)
Number
Small (less than 25)
6
Medium (25 – 99)
3
Large (100 or more)
2
Location
Blank
Minneapolis/Saint Paul
9
Suburbs
2
Type of enterprise
B lank
Retail (bakery, graphic design, clothing)
5
Repair shops (bikes, small engine)
3
Outdoor-related (gardening, farmers
market, landscaping)
3
Length of programming
Blank
Short (<4 months)
4
Longer (5+ months)
7
Size of cohort engaged in data collection
B lank
Small (less than 40 youth evaluated)
7
Large (40 or more youth evaluated)
4
Fig. 10.4 Overview of
the programs in the
Sundance and Wilder
Research YSE cohort
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