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Oct 20, 2020 | Youth and Young Adults

Why We Can't Wait: A Youth Data Portrait 2020 Economic Justice

We can’t wait for economic justice. It is time for a New Deal for Youth that responds to the historic roots and current scale of the crisis. When the current, once-in-a-lifetime catastrophe is over, our future as a nation will depend on how intentionally we invest in this generation.

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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

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

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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.
Featured Expert: 
Kisha Bird

Kisha Bird

Director of Youth Policy

Youth Employment

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March 12, 2021 | News Clip | Youth and Young Adults
#WhyWeCantWait: A New Deal for Youth
March 6, 2021 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities
American Rescue Plan: Urgent Response to Devastating Crisis for the Hardest Hit
March 4, 2021 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families
Young Leaders Call for Passage of American Rescue Plan, Urge Electeds to do More for Young People in America
February 11, 2021 | News Clip | Youth and Young Adults
Young Activists, CLASP Call For New Deal To Get Youth Jobs
February 4, 2021 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families
Young Leaders Call on Biden Administration, Congress to Support A New Deal for Youth, Counter COVID Impacts on America's Young Adults

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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.
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WIOA Game Plan for Low-Income People

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

Fact Sheet | March 8, 2021
Make Work Pay for Workers Without Children in the Household by Expanding the EITC
Fact Sheet | March 4, 2021
Summer Youth Employment Programs 2020 Part 1: Why Summer Jobs?
Fact Sheet | March 4, 2021
Summer Youth Employment Programs 2020 Part 2: Challenges
Fact Sheet | March 4, 2021
Summer Youth Employment Programs 2020 Part 3: Innovations and Promising Practices
Report/Brief | December 1, 2020
Youth, Equity, and the Power of Now: Our Collective Responsibility

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