About Us » Impact
According to three separate research studies by the University of Michigan and Saginaw Valley State University, our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program has a statistically significant impact on students and is evidence-based. In addition, 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
From our Year 1 (10th grade) all the way to our Year 7 programs (continuing education), our students are working, learning, and achieving success. Below are some highlights from the 2023-24 school year.
Year 1 (10th grade)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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