Evaluation of EDGE/UP School-to-Work Program
| Project Team |
|---|
| Wendy Garrard, Graduate Fellow, Psychology |
| Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar, Psychology, Loyola University |
| Jon Schmidt, Alternatives, Inc. |
| Comprehensive Career Development Center |
| East Edgewater Chamber of Commerce |
| Jane Addams Resource Corporation |
| Lake View High School |
| Project TEAM |
| Senn Metropolitan Academy |
| St. Augustine College |
| Truman College |
| Organization of the NorthEast |
| Betsy Mahler, Undergraduate Student |
| Tracy Muller, Undergraduate Student |
| Lila Leff, Alternatives, Inc. |
Overview:
This participatory evaluation research documented the two-year School-to-Work program. The program was organized around four career clusters--transportation, build environment, computer information systems, and metal works. Each career cluster was based on an integrated curriculum with core academics, exposure to career exploration activities, and off-site learning experience.
Outcome:
The research resulted in a report, "EDGE/UP School-to-Work Initiative: 1997 Progress Report."