Sector-Based Work Academies: A Quantitative Impact Assessment

This document describes an evaluation of the sector-based work academies (SBWAs), which aim to help 19 to 24-year-old Jobseeker's Allowance claimants by providing training, work experience, and job interviews in high-demand sectors. The evaluation used quantitative methods, including propensity score matching, to compare participants with non-participants. Results showed that SBWA participants had increased employment and reduced benefit dependency, with the most significant effects for those completing all program elements. A cost-benefit analysis indicated a net benefit to the Exchequer and participants, estimating a £20 million government saving for the 2012/13 cohort. Despite acknowledging data and methodological limitations, the evaluation concludes that SBWAs are effective in reducing unemployment among young claimants. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Work and Pensions
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Quasi-experimental method
• Quasi-experimental methods: Matching
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: March 2016

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes