Reducing Inequality through a Summer Youth Employment Program in Boston

Reducing Inequality through a Summer Youth Employment Program in Boston

Summary of the Randomized Evaluation

Country

United States (Boston, MA).

Methods

Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the impact of the Boston Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) on participants' social behaviours, academic aspirations, and job readiness skills. The study involved 4,083 youth, who were selected through a lottery system.