Community College Research Center This paper reviews the existing evidence about the efficacy of non-academic student support programs, and identifies four common factors that can contribute to the positive student
Community College Research Center This paper addresses the institutional features present that affect a students’ path to degree completion and offers best practices for navigating some of the unintended obstacles
Economic Development and Workforce Preparation Division and the Office of Communication This report details data around demographics and enrollment, the allocation of funding, and retention for nursing programs offered by
WestEd This report gives an in-depth overview of the content and application of work-based learning, drawing on relevant literature, interviews with scholar and practitioners, and 13 site visits to a
Dean Fixsen, Karen A. Blase This brief makes the case that our human services infrastructure for effective implementation requires revitalization so that effective programs and practices can be widely adopted
National High School Center This brief the discusses the importance of aligning K-12 curricula with postsecondary institutions and career transition. Implementation lessons, choices, and resources are provided to help practitioners
NACADA Clearinghouse This article seeks to offer guidance to community colleges developing or revising their orientation program by outlining a series of questions centered around assessing the institutional view, consulting
Oakland County Career Development Framework A report that seeks to provide structured guidance for creating and implementing a career development system for students between grades 8-12. It covers terminology, grade-level
Clive Belfield and Henry Levin This report reviews educational interventions that are both effective in raising the high school graduation rate and in generating benefits exceeding their costs. To address
The Career Development Quarterly This article summarizes and critiques the literature on career counseling and interventions for non-White/diverse clients. The authors offer an expanded application of the Culturally Appropriate Career