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A successful career and the financial stability that comes with it are central to the American dream. But not everyone in or entering the workforce has the education and training necessary to achieve their goals.
The barriers to employment are particularly acute for young people in poverty; adults with limited income; ex-offenders; veterans, their spouses, and spouses of service members; older workers; persons with disabilities; and laid-off workers in declining industries. Mathematica analyzes programs and policies intended to help these individuals succeed in the labor market, and we help government agencies and nonprofit organizations provide education, training, and employment services more effectively and efficiently.
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Measuring the Economic Returns to Postsecondary Education at Scale
This study examines the long-term economic returns of postsecondary education in Texas, finding that most students earn positive financial gains over time, with outcomes varying by degree type, institution, and field of study.
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