Impact data of some youth who applied for the Chrysalis Academy

This data was obtained from some youth from Cape Town who applied for the Chrysalis Academy programme; both those who were selected and completed the programme and those who were not selected into the programme. <br><br>It includes post programme data about the outcomes of these individuals. The data was used in a formative evaluation of the programme to assess the impact of the programme.<br>The CA programme is geared to help youth in the Western Cape develop the skills and resilience needed to transcend the prevailing poverty, inequality, unemployment and crime in their communities. <br><br>Chrysalis offers a 3-month residential and 5 year After-Care programme for NEET youth aged 18-25 that includes life and vocational skills training as well as counselling and community service. <br><br>The programme also includes a 2-week outdoor/wilderness component that is deemed crucial to the success of the programme.<br>This data was acquired between 2018 and 2019.<br>