Adult earnings > Soft skills in-classroom training (eAE) > Butler 2012 ii

Detailed Information

Country
Country: United States
GDP per capita
51.914
Context details
Most program participants were single mothers with considerable barriers to employment, including low education levels, limited employment history, and responsibilities caring for young children
Age
mean: 29
Implementation year
2004
Implementer
NGO
Duration (months)
3
Cost
The average cost was about USD 6,600 per participant
Intervention details
Individualized treatment plan that included life skills classes, High School Equivalency Certificate preparation, support groups, counseling by behavioral health specialists, ongoing case management, and referrals to outside organizations for those with severe barriers
Evaluation design
Randomized evaluation
Cluster definition
N/A
Sample Outcome Test Source Table Observations Statistics on Effects
Complete sample Total earnings N/A 4 1211 Coeff: -1,526.00; p-value: 0.23