Urban youth living in poverty are less socially and academically prepared to access
postsecondary education compared to their more affluent peers. College and career …

A growing interest in how adolescents can prepare for the workforce has contributed to the
development of positive youth development (PYD) programs focused on youth leadership …

This qualitative study examines the notion of youth leadership in an after-school program
focused on teaching leadership skills and instilling habits of civic engagement within a long …

Abstract Pathways to Your Future is a college and career readiness program for youth in
Grades 9 through 12. The program's curriculum provides youth with resources and …

Supporting college and career readiness among youth who encounter significant academic
and life challenges requires innovative strategies to help them envision their futures …

Research has demonstrated that high poverty systems are flooded with challenges and
structural inequalities that often lead to difficulties for youth, including lower self-efficacy, a …

Youth and their families are located in a community setting. Participation in community-
based youth services affords benefits for both the youth and the community. The crux of the …

Background/Context College access programs aim to enhance students' college-going
capital, which includes the “knowledge, skills, or dispositions” that support students' …

ABSTRACT College and Career Readiness (CCR) programming during early high school
years assists students with planning for effective post-school transitions. Group interventions …

Faculty from two universities in Florida and Ohio designed, developed, and implemented
programs to work with youth from their respective service regions to support college and …