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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Helping urban youth, ages 14-24, become economically independent adults.
Results: In fiscal year 2009-2010, OPP served 1,080 youth. These youth accomplished the following measurable outcomes: --72 OPP youth graduated from a 2- or 4- year college or university or vocational certification program --295 OPP youth were enrolled in a 2- or 4- year college, university or vocational certification program --64 OPP youth received a high school diploma or GED --296 OPP youth were employed for 30 days or longer --219 OPP youth received job readiness training
Target demographics: urban youth become economically independent
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,000 Connecticut young people between 14-24 years-old
Geographic areas served: Connecticut
Programs: a unique mix of relationship-based and goal-driven youth development, workforce readiness and academic services.