Evaluating school-to-work programs using the new NLSY

The new NLSY offers researchers opportunities to analyze direct evidence oi l school-to-work programs, using data collected from individuals and school s. This paper focuses on the consequences of school-to-work, programs for y outh employment and schooling decisions while in high school, and students' subjective assessments of the likelihood of future schooling and work beha vior. School-to-work participation does not appear to influence behavior li kely associated with future college attendance, although it does appear to increase respondents' subjective probabilities of obtaining it high-school diploma. More in accordance with the traditional view of school-to-work pro grams. participation increases the perceived likelihood of future labor mar ket activity.