With the impending retirement of many baby boomers, it is vital to prepare young people for jobs in the public sector. The transition from school-to-work can be facilitated through programs such as apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing and mento . . .

In this study, I center participants as expert evaluators in the assessment of youth programming offered by Step Up, a youth development and mentorship program that seeks to support girls from under-resourced communities. Using qualitative interviews . . .