Research summary - Empowering youth for post-secondary education preparedness
Official title: Empowering youth for post-secondary education preparedness
Author of report: Social Research and Demonstration Corporation
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Why this study
This study assesses other supports for children eligible for the Canada Learning Bond (CLB). It considers whether these supports could help them to transition to post-secondary education (PSE). It explores how to design youth driven projects that prepare them for PSE.
What we did
The report:
- used findings from several sources, including a review of existing research
- examined community-based programs that help youth prepare for PSE
- provided options for future projects to prepare youth for the costs and responsibilities of PSE
What we found
Youth programs should contain the following principles:
- projects should focus on youth who will not enter PSE
- projects must tailor support to the participant’s initial motivation to pursue higher education, and
- projects must check whether outcomes fulfill objectives and consider improvements
What it means
The findings of this research will help the Government of Canada to:
- explore new initiatives about education savings
Contact us
Learning Branch, Canada Education Savings Program, Program, Policy and Innovation Division
Email: ESDC.NC.SSPB.RESEARCH-RECHERCHE.DGPSS.CN.EDSC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca