Irina Chukhray

Closing the gap for racial minorities and immigrants through school-to-work linkages and occupational match

Brian Holzman, Jeehee Han, Kalena E. Cortes, Bethany Lewis, Irina Chukhray. April 2024

Topics: Pathways to and Through Postsecondary

Tags: Immigrant origin students, Race, ethnicity, and education, Returns to education and skills

This study investigates the role of college major choices in labor market outcomes, with a focus on racial minorities and immigrants. Drawing upon research on school-to-work linkages, we examine two measures, linkage, the connection between college majors and specific occupations in the labor… more →
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EMERGEing Educational Opportunities: The Effects of Social Capital and Nudging on Selective College Outcomes

Brian Holzman, Irina Chukhray, Courtney Thrash. July 2023

Topics: Pathways to and Through Postsecondary

Tags: Higher education, Student supports

There is a growing debate in social science and education policy research on how to improve college access for high-performing students from low-income or first-generation backgrounds. While some studies suggest that providing information to students impacts college access, other studies do not… more →
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