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- Title
Workforce Development as a Promising Approach to Improving Health Disparities Among Young Males.
- Authors
SMITH, PEGGY; BUZI, RUTH; ABACAN, ALLYSSA
- Abstract
This study examined the impact of a workforce development program embedded in a health setting on subsequent risk behaviors and educational and employment outcomes among inner city males aged 16 to 28 years old. Health risk behaviors measured included subsequent fatherhood, substance use, and legal problems. Educational and employment outcomes included obtaining a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), completion of a job-training program, and securing employment. The program provided medical care, job readiness training, and activities emphasizing personal and social competency. Major findings of this study indicate comprehensive workforce development activities can result in risk reduction, and educational and employment enhancement among young males.
- Subjects
HEALTH equity; HEALTH of young adults; INNER cities; EQUIVALENCY tests; OCCUPATIONAL training; SOCIAL skills; LABOR supply
- Publication
Journal of Men's Studies, 2014, Vol 22, Issue 1, p3
- ISSN
1060-8265
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3149/jms.2201.3