New program aims to boost tech careers for young adults with disabilities
NCT ID NCT05132491
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program called TECH-Prep designed to help African American high school students and young adults with developmental disabilities explore careers in technology. The program included training and internships to increase interest in tech jobs, confidence, and readiness for work or college. Researchers measured changes in career expectations, goal persistence, and readiness using surveys.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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94 people
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- Started
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Mar 2021
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 24 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds * Diagnosed with a developmental disability * Over 18 but under 24 * Have the capacity to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Persons who are Caucasian * Do not have a developmental disability * Older than 24 years of age * Unable to provide informed consent
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Locations
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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