This randomized controlled trial study by MDRC examined the impact of Career Academies. Although Career Academies had some significant positive impact on high school outcomes, such as school engagement and participation in career awareness and work-related activities, they did not significantly make a difference on course content and classroom instructional practices, likelihood of graduating high school, college enrollment, and employment.
Career Academies: Impacts on Students' Initial Transitions to Post-Secondary Education and Employment
Source:
CCRS Center Publication
Publisher(s):
MDRC
Publication Year:
2001