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Bring Them Back, Move Them Forward: Case Studies of Programs Preparing Out-of-School Youths for Further Education and Careers

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  • Rob Buschmann
  • Joshua Haimson

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This report summarizes the results of case studies of six programs designed to help out of school youth earn a high school diploma or GED and prepare for postsecondary education and jobs.

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  • Rob Buschmann & Joshua Haimson, "undated". "Bring Them Back, Move Them Forward: Case Studies of Programs Preparing Out-of-School Youths for Further Education and Careers," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 97a3c41bef2443f68a684044d, Mathematica Policy Research.
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