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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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October 22, 2020 | Press Release | Youth and Young Adults
From Dire to Catastrophic—How the Pandemic Has Worsened the Well-being of Young People
October 20, 2020 | Blog Post | Youth and Young Adults
Public Policy Was Already Failing Young People—Pandemic Is Making it Worse
October 20, 2020 | Youth and Young Adults
Why We Can't Wait: A Youth Data Portrait 2020 Economic Justice
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

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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

Report/Brief | December 1, 2020
Youth, Equity, and the Power of Now: Our Collective Responsibility
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

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