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Building College and Career Pathways for High School Students: Youth CareerConnect, Impact Findings Report

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  • Nan Maxwell
  • Jeanne Bellotti
  • Peter Schochet
  • Paul Burkander
  • Emilyn Whitesell
  • Erin Dillon
  • Hande Inanc
  • Christian Geckeler
  • Raquel González

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This impact report summarizes findings from Mathematica’s evaluation of the Youth CareerConnect program, a high school–based program that blends academic and career-focused learning and aims to prepare students for both college and careers.

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  • Nan Maxwell & Jeanne Bellotti & Peter Schochet & Paul Burkander & Emilyn Whitesell & Erin Dillon & Hande Inanc & Christian Geckeler & Raquel González, "undated". "Building College and Career Pathways for High School Students: Youth CareerConnect, Impact Findings Report," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 8b75d63f2a684f4d99689de18, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:8b75d63f2a684f4d99689de186e59f07
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    Youth CareerConnect; college and career pathway; high school; career and technical education;
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