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Citation:
Chan, F., Rumrill, P., Wehman, P., Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R., Rumrill, S., Chen, X. & Lee, B. (2020). Effects of postsecondary education on employment outcomes and earnings of young adults with traumatic brain injuries.. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 53 (2), 1-8.
Title:
Effects of postsecondary education on employment outcomes and earnings of young adults with traumatic brain injuries.
Authors:
Chan, F., Rumrill, P., Wehman, P., Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R., Rumrill, S., Chen, X. & Lee, B.
Year:
2020
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded? 
Yes

Structured abstract:

Background:
Gainful employment has many psychological, social, and financial benefits. Helping young adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who have academic potential to attend college will increase their chances of finding a good job with benefits that can pave the way for a great career and a middle-class life.
Purpose:
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of college and university training on employment outcomes and earnings of young adults with TBI.
Data collection & analysis:
We conducted a non-experimental causal comparative study using propensity score matching to create a treatment (n?=?278) and a comparison group (n?=?278) using the RSA-911 data.
Findings:
Results demonstrated that young adults with TBI who received college or university training have better employment and earning outcomes than young adults without college or university training.
Conclusions:
Implications for state vocational rehabilitation counsellors are discussed.
Disabilities served:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Interventions:
On-the-job training and support
Supported employment
Training and technical assistance
Vocational rehabilitation
Transition services
Outcomes:
Employment acquisition
Full-time employment