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This book examines after-school programs in light of their
explosive growth in recent years. In the rush to mount programs,
there is a danger of promoting weak ones of little value and
failing to implement strong ones adequately. But what is quality
and how can it be achieved? This book presents findings from an
intensive study of three after-school centers that differed
dramatically in quality. Drawing from 233 site visits, the authors
examine how - and why - young people thrive in good programs and
suffer in weak ones. The book features engaging, in-depth case
studies of each of the three centers and of six youths, two from
each center. Written in a highly accessible style for academics,
youth workers, after-school program leaders and policy makers, the
study breaks new ground in highlighting the importance of factors
such as collective mentoring, synergies among different programs
and activities, and organizational culture and practices.
Minority youth unemployment is an enduring economic and social
concern. This book evaluates two new initiatives for minority high
school students that seek to cultivate marketable job skills. The
first is an after-school program that provides experiences similar
to apprenticeships, and the second emphasizes new approaches to
improving job interview performance. The evaluation research has
several distinct strengths. It involves a randomized controlled
trial, uncommon in assessments of this issue and age group.
Marketable job skills are assessed through a mock job interview
developed for this research and administered by experienced human
resource professionals. Mixed methods are utilized, with
qualitative data shedding light on what actually happens inside the
programs, and a developmental science approach situating the
findings in terms of adolescent development. Beneficial for policy
makers and practitioners as well as scholars, Job Skills and
Minority Youth focuses on identifying the most promising tactics
and addressing likely implementation issues.
Minority youth unemployment is an enduring economic and social
concern. This book evaluates two new initiatives for minority high
school students that seek to cultivate marketable job skills. The
first is an after-school program that provides experiences similar
to apprenticeships, and the second emphasizes new approaches to
improving job interview performance. The evaluation research has
several distinct strengths. It involves a randomized controlled
trial, uncommon in assessments of this issue and age group.
Marketable job skills are assessed through a mock job interview
developed for this research and administered by experienced human
resource professionals. Mixed methods are utilized, with
qualitative data shedding light on what actually happens inside the
programs, and a developmental science approach situating the
findings in terms of adolescent development. Beneficial for policy
makers and practitioners as well as scholars, Job Skills and
Minority Youth focuses on identifying the most promising tactics
and addressing likely implementation issues.
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