Program Outcomes Data

Career Discovery

• 79% of students participating in DPS work-based learning programs were introduced to new careers.

• 65% of Spark and Xplore participants wanted more information about the careers presented and 62% are interested in pursuing the careers featured during career exploration events.

Social Capital

• 53% of students in the Launch Program and 42% of students in Coach Mentoring met up to four professionals who could help connect them to future opportunities

• 34% of Launch and 26% of Coach students added more than five professionals to their network.

Academic Impact

• 91% of high school students enrolled in career development programs reported they were more motivated to excel in school following program participation.

• Close to 15% of students in the Launch Program reported their internship required higher math skills and close to 10% reported using higher reading/ writing skills than their high school classes.

High Five

• 88% of students would recommend participation in DPS work-based learning programs to a friend or classmate.