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Study Name
Study of New Orleans Career Pathway Training
Study Sharepoint ID
101018
Evaluation name
Evaluation of the New Orleans Career Pathway Training
Intervention (standard name)
Outcome domains examined
Strength of Evidence Tag
Design
Services
Settings in which the intervention was studied
Subgroups
Subgroup data - Female
No
Subgroup data - Male
No
Subgroup data - White
No
Subgroup data - Black
No
Percent female
45.40
Percent Male
54.60
Percent Employed
51.00
Percent Unemployed
49.00
Percent Black or African American
90.40
Percent unknown race
9.60
Mean age
39.60
Group formation formatted
Eligible participants were randomly assigned with 50 percent probability to have access to the New Orleans Career Pathway program and 50 percent to the control group. Randomization was done using random numbers within strata defined by gender, annual income in the prior year being above or below $5000, employment status, and being age 35 years or older.
Study timing formatted
2014-2019
Study funding formatted
New Orleans Office of Workforce Development via a U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation Fund grant
Sample Characteristics
Participants consisted of unemployed and under-employed adult workers, on average about 40 years old. Most (90 percent) were Black, and about 54 percent were male.
Implementing organization formatted
New Orleans Office of Workforce Development
Program history
The program did not exist prior to the study. The initial pilot cohorts were enrolled in 2016, and cohorts included in the study were enrolled in 2017 and 2018.
Treatment condition formatted
Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation Fund, the New Orleans Office of Workforce Development's Career Pathway Training provided job-specific training in high-demand occupations, including advanced manufacturing, information technology, and healthcare. Training providers included community colleges and other professional training providers, who coordinated with local firms to develop curriculum and connect participants with employers. Participants received $6,000 worth of training credits to cover costs associated with attendance. Eligible participants included unemployed and under-employed workers who met various screening criteria, including attainment of minimum scores on tests of basic skills, drug testing, attendance at a mandatory orientation meeting, and completion of a structured interview to assess work and training readiness.
Comparison condition formatted
The control group could not receive services from New Orleans Career Pathway, but could receive other training or employment services in the community.
Mandatory services formatted
None
Timing of study formatted
2-4 months
Program funding formatted
U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation Fund grant
Setting details formatted
The program took place in New Orleans, Louisiana at the New Orleans Office of Workforce Development and local training providers, including community colleges and other professional training providers.
Delivered by public or private entity?
Public
Earliest publication year
2019
Most recent publication year
2022
Manuscripts
Check edits flag
No
Primary Service
Occupational or sectoral training
Services Unclear
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Enrollment Period
January 2017 - December 2018
Intervention Duration
4.00
Subgroup data - Hispanic
No
State & Region