Title,Citation,Topic_area,Study_type,Study_evidence_rating,Outcome_effectiveness,Findings,Intervention_program,Topics,Target_population,Firm_characteristics,Geographic_setting,Original_publication_date,Original_publication_link,"Review Protocol"
"University of the District of Columbia – Community College final evaluation report","Takyi-Laryea, A., Passa, K., & Gall, A. (2017). University of the District of Columbia – Community College final evaluation report. Fairfax, VA: ICF International.","Community College","Study Type: Implementation Analysis",,,"Summary:

	The study’s objective was to examine the implementation of the Washington, DC Construction Academy and the Washington, DC Hospitality Academy (DCCA and DCHA, respectively) programs offered by the University of the District of Columbia-Community College (UDC-CC) in partnership with the Workforce Investment Council, the DC Workforce Investment Board, and employers to train un- and under-employed individuals in the construction and hospitality industries.
	The study authors conducted an implementation evaluation using data gathered from UDC-CC grant staff and leadership during conference calls, program leadership and instructors during one-on-one interviews, student participants during focus groups, and from Workforce Industry Council members during observations.
	The study found that the program was generally implemented as planned despite delays resulting from staff turnover and subsequent hiring. Industry and employer partnerships ensured the redesigned programs met national standards and employer needs, while enhanced services were well received by students.
	The implementation study of the UDC-CC programs used qualitative data sources to answer the research questions. The report did not provide adequate detail on study participants; however, there were clear links between data collection, analysis, and findings and the findings were supported by multiple data sources when possible.
	The embedded impact study was reviewed by CLEAR in August 2020.",,"Capacity building programs Community college education and other classroom training",Adult,,"United States",2017,https://www.skillscommons.org/bitstream/handle/taaccct/15691/UDC-CC%20TAACCCT%2…,"Community College Review Protocol"
"Youth Opportunity grant initiative: process evaluation final report","Bruno, L., & Pistorino, C. (2007). Youth Opportunity grant initiative: process evaluation final report. Washington, DC: Decision Information Resources, Inc.","Opportunities for Youth","Study Type: Implementation Analysis",,,"Summary:

This report summarized the results of the final round of the process evaluation of the Youth Opportunity (YO) grant initiative. The YO program offered educational, employment, leadership enhancement, and other support services to all youth ages 14 to 21 in targeted high-poverty areas across the country in order to boost their high school graduation, college enrollment, and employment rates.
The study assessed program implementation and examined strengths and weaknesses of the YO model by gathering information on services provided, program outcomes, and implementation challenges and best practices at 25 sites. It drew on management information systems (MIS) data; group interviews with program administrators, line staff, and youth participants; and past process evaluation reports.
Projects were successful in enrolling a large number of participants and nearly 40 percent of those enrolled received a long-term placement. Projects eventually succeeded in establishing YO centers but faced challenges in launching and running the centers, delivering comprehensive and integrated youth development services, sustaining long-term youth engagement, and developing partnerships for sustainability.","Youth Opportunity Grant Initiative","Basic skills Job search assistance and supportive services Other training and education Work based and other occupational training Youth programs","Youth, Low-skilled, Low income",,"United States",2007,,"Opportunities for Youth Review Protocol"