Apr 21, 2020 | Report/Brief | Whitney Bunts

Building Pathways, Inclusive Economies, and Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults: Principles for Green Economy Legislation and Investment

CLASP and our partners have identified principles for all advocates and stakeholders to consider when imagining a Green Economy

Youth Employment

Communities Collaborating to Reconnect Youth (CCRY)

Oct 21, 2016 | Report/Brief | Kisha Bird

Employment Pathways for Boys and Young Men of Color: Solutions and Strategies That Can Make a Difference

Young Men and Women of Color

EVENT: A Conversation on Youth Economic Mobility, Equity, and Justice

Young people who have early work experience are more likely to finish school, work consistently throughout adulthood, and earn higher wages. However, low-income youth (particularly youth of color) have limited access to social networks and opportunities like summer and year-round employment that help them understand the world of work, earn decent wages, and master work readiness skills. That’s why CLASP helps states and communities leverage the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, as well as other education and training policies, to help low-income youth access employment and training.

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Youth Employment

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July 31, 2020 | Blog Post | Refundable Tax Credits

Support Young Workers by Expanding the EITC in Next COVID-19 Package

July 28, 2020 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

Senate GOP Coronavirus Response Proposal Fails to Meet the Nation’s Needs

July 22, 2020 | News Clip | Youth and Young Adults

Whatever happened to the classic teen summer job?

May 1, 2020 | News Clip | Youth and Young Adults

Youth, Disconnected: Coronavirus Leaves Some Behind

April 3, 2020 | Blog Post | Criminal Justice

COVID-19 Response Must Include Youth and Adults Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) governs federal workforce training programs. Under WIOA, states are required to spend 75 percent of funds on out-of-school youth. That's a significant increase over the previous law. States should seize the moment to develop innovative programs that help young people succeed economically.

WIOA Game Plan for Low-Income People

Publications Fact Sheets | Presentations | Journal Articles | Reports/Briefs | Testimony/Comments

Report/Brief | May 6, 2020

Reconnecting, Realizing and Reimagining Justice: Advancing Economic Justice for Individuals and Communities Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

Report/Brief | April 21, 2020

Building Pathways, Inclusive Economies, and Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults: Principles for Green Economy Legislation and Investment

Presentation/Webinar | April 9, 2020

WEBINAR: Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Transformation, Reentry, and Connections to Employment for Young Adults

Testimony/Comments | April 8, 2020

CLASP COVID-19 Workforce Response Recommendations

Report/Brief | February 6, 2020

From Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Transformation, Reentry and Connections to Employment for Young Adults

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Building Pathways, Inclusive Economies, and Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults: Principles for Green Economy Legislation and Investment

Communities Collaborating to Reconnect Youth (CCRY)

Employment Pathways for Boys and Young Men of Color: Solutions and Strategies That Can Make a Difference

EVENT: A Conversation on Youth Economic Mobility, Equity, and Justice

Kisha Bird

Youth Employment

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Building Pathways, Inclusive Economies, and Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults: Principles for Green Economy Legislation and Investment

Communities Collaborating to Reconnect Youth (CCRY)

Employment Pathways for Boys and Young Men of Color: Solutions and Strategies That Can Make a Difference

EVENT: A Conversation on Youth Economic Mobility, Equity, and Justice

Kisha Bird

Youth Employment

New from CLASP

Publications Fact Sheets | Presentations | Journal Articles | Reports/Briefs | Testimony/Comments

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