The purpose of this project is to design a field test of an innovative program of career exploration that embeds individually customized transferable skills enhancement for lower skilled adults. In spite of anecdotal evidence of its effectiveness, the “Foundations” program has not been rigorously evaluated or widely implemented in Canada. A randomized control trial (RCT) will be developed in order to estimate the effects of the program on participants’ skills and a range of labour market outcomes including success in further training, job search, and future employment.
