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RESEARCH & EVALUATION
NFTE Ireland is measuring programme impact on young peoples lives through intensive research and evaluation.
Past evaluation
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NFTE International has commissioned research in the US to evaluate programme effectiveness and impact in conjunction with Brandeis University, the Koch Foundation, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. www.nfte.com/impact
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In September 2003 NFTE UK commissioned the Centre for Education and Industry (CEI) at the University of Warwick to explore how the NFTE supports learners, teachers and schools, and what skills and behaviours students were developing as a result of the programme.
Current evaluation
- NFTE International is currently working with Brandeis & Harvard on a joint initiative to evaluate NFTE's impact.
- NFTE Ireland carries out detailed pre and post evaluation with participants to measure changes in business knowledge and career and college aspirations.
- NFTE Ireland completes a detailed pre and post evaluation with BizCamp students.
Future evaluation
- Relationships are being established with key individuals in the evaluation field in Ireland.
- NFTE Ireland has commenced preparatory work on the introduction of Randomised Control Trials.
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