Findings from the Accelerating Opportunity Evaluation

This brief summarizes findings from implementation, impact, and cost-benefit evaluations of Accelerating Opportunity (AO). AO is a career pathways initiative launched in 2011 that aims to help adults with low basic skills earn valued occupational credentials, obtain well-paying jobs, and sustain rew...

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Published in:Policy File 2018
Main Authors: Eyster, Lauren, Anderson, Theresa, Lerman, Robert I, Kuehn, Daniel, Barnow, Burt S, Conway, Maureen, Jain, Ranita, Montes, Marcela
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Education
Government
Labor force/Employment
Social conditions & trends
Urban Institute
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Summary:This brief summarizes findings from implementation, impact, and cost-benefit evaluations of Accelerating Opportunity (AO). AO is a career pathways initiative launched in 2011 that aims to help adults with low basic skills earn valued occupational credentials, obtain well-paying jobs, and sustain rewarding careers. AO was one of the first efforts to replicate and scale key elements of Washington state's Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) model. The evaluation took place in Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. The evidence shows that AO holds promise for changing college systems and promoting educational gains among low-skilled adults. Earnings impacts are mixed.