[YL] Incentives for Client Retention?

[Christy Beighe-Byrne]

Hello all,
I am the Program Manager of a GED Training Program that works with youthful offenders, ages 16-21.  Currently we offer the following program incentives:
 

Program Incentives:   Clients receive $4.00 to supplement the cost of lunch and at the end of the day, clients receive two (2) CTA Transit Cards to go home and to return the next day.  Additionally, YEP is piloting a program called, $afer Dollars.   The $afer Dollars plan is an incentive program that rewards students for attendance, effective use of time in the classroom, increases on TABE and Practice GED tests, and other positive forms of behavior.  The rewards come in the form of $afer Dollars which can periodically be used in a YEP auction to bid on gift cards, CDs, DVDs, movie tickets, etc
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However, I am wondering if anyone out there offers incentive programs/incentives that are not monetarily draining to the budget?  Please advise.  

 
Christy Beighe-Byrne, Program Manager
Safer Foundation-Youth Empowerment Program
609 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Office: (312) 575-3270
Fax: (312) 627-1624




Christy Beighe-Byrne
		
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