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My Brother's Keeper Alliance

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6 Key Milestones to Success

MBK’s work is rooted in six key life milestones that research shows are especially predictive of later success, and where interventions can have the greatest impact.

Although the factors that influence success at each stage are complex and interdependent, by focusing on these milestones, doing what works and removing or avoiding roadblocks that hinder progress, we can provide young people the opportunity and the tools to get ahead.

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Milestone 1: Entering School Ready To Learn

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Milestone 2: Reading at Grade level by Third Grade

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Milestone 3: Graduate From High School

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Milestone 4: Complete Post-secondary Education Or Training

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Milestone 5: All Youth Out Of School Are Employed

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Milestone 6: All Youth Remain Safe From Violent Crime

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