Comparative Study of Back-To-Work and Aftercare Programs

The Soho Partnership operates under the auspices of ACE, the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless. The Soho Partnership was established in 1992 to provide employment training and life skills-building to homeless men and women in New York City. Through their model program, Project Comeback, Soho Partnership provides homeless individuals with a vehicle to leave the streets permanently. Project Comeback’s goal is to increase the beginning wage level of their program graduates. ACE requested that the Capstone team provide research and analysis on implementing new training programs, and on increasing funding to provide the additional services. The Capstone team researched other homeless job training programs and aftercare programs inside and outside of New York City. The Capstone team evaluated possible sources that will provide additional funding for the projected expanded services. The Capstone team provided a comprehensive report that will assist Project Comeback in identifying alternatives that will help homeless men and women secure higher paying jobs.