Research and Reports

Research and Reports, page 2

Sep 19, 2013Mar 31, 2016

The Economic Value of National Service

A report by economists at Columbia University demonstrates the significant return on investment for national service programs: every dollar invested in national service generates almost $4 in returns to society in terms of higher earnings, increased output, and other community-wide...

Jul 1, 2012Mar 31, 2016

National Service: Delivering Critical Services to Americans in Need

National service is a cost-effective solution to fill the gap between the services citizens need – such as educational support, housing and disaster relief – and the supports that local and state governments can provide. Read the full report here.

Jul 1, 2012Mar 31, 2016

National Service: Pathways to Employment

National service programs offer job training, skill-building and pathways to successful careers. Research shows that the workplace skills national service members acquire during their service terms make them more likely to be employed and to earn higher salaries over the...