About Us » Impact
Three independent research teams studied our program and its impact. In each study, the results were the same. Teams from Saginaw Valley State University and the University of Michigan found that our Workforce Prep program has a statistically significant impact on students and deemed the program evidence-based.
The University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab found that:
- Our program has a greater impact on students who are not initially college-bound
- Our program has an equitable impact for all students, regardless of race, economic level, or gender
- Compared to non-Winning Futures students, students improved their attitude, self-efficacy, growth mindset, and perseverance
2023-24 Impact
Our students continue to amaze us with their determination to learn, grow, and succeed. From our Year 1 students all the way to our Year 7 students, we continue to see our students at every level rebound from the effects of COVID, get excited about their futures, and work towards achieving their academic and career goals. Below are some highlights from the 2023-24 school year.
Year 1 (10th grade, life skills development)
- 89% completed at least one step towards their continuing education or career goal.
- 90% have a more positive attitude about their life or future.
- 78% are more prepared to persevere or overcome obstacles in the future through learning about the growth mindset and how to rebound from failure.
Year 2 (11th grade, education planning)
- 97% improved their emotional intelligence by identifying their negative behaviors associated with certain emotions, recognizing the triggers that cause them, and deciding how to reduce or prevent those behaviors.
- 87% created a detailed written career and education plan.
Year 3 (12th grade, career planning)
- 100% improved their job readiness skills.
- 94% applied to college, trade school, or similar.
- 94% are more prepared to persevere or overcome obstacles in the future through learning about time management, stress management, and common college obstacles.
- 100% graduated from high school.
Years 4-7 (continuing education)
- 98% completed one step towards their continuing education or career goal.
- 93% developed materials, like resumes, LinkedIn pages, and cover letters, that will help them on their path to their desired career.
- 91% gained job readiness skills, like time management, professional communications, and interview strategies.
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