Dec 7, 2017 | Report/Brief | Kisha Bird

Forgotten and Left Behind: Shifting Narratives and Exploring Policy Solutions for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults

This report provides insights and next steps from our 2017 convening, which discussed the need for a multi-generational, multi-racial, youth-centered dialogue around policy change.

Jan 18, 2018 | Fact Sheet | Rosa García

Recognizing the Changing Face of Postsecondary Students

Jun 15, 2017 | Blog Post | Duy Pham

Celebrating DACA and Plyler: Securing our Nation’s Future through the Success of Immigrant Youth

May 25, 2017 | Blog Post | Kisha Bird

Trump’s Education Budget: More Inequality, Less Access for Low-Income Students

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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Kisha Bird

Director of Youth Policy

Youth Employment

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March 1, 2018 | News Clip | Youth Employment

Students gain workforce skills through part-time jobs

September 12, 2017 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

Child, Adult Poverty Down in 2016, But Risks Lie Ahead

July 27, 2017 | Blog Post | Opportunity Youth

Homeless Students Gain Their Education While Navigating Challenges

June 19, 2017 | Blog Post | Workforce Development

Trump Order Weakens Apprenticeship System, Slashes Funding for Workforce Training

June 15, 2017 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

Celebrating DACA and Plyler: Securing our Nation’s Future through the Success of Immigrant Youth

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

Fact Sheet | January 18, 2018

Recognizing the Changing Face of Postsecondary Students

Report/Brief | December 7, 2017

Forgotten and Left Behind: Shifting Narratives and Exploring Policy Solutions for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults

Fact Sheet | June 21, 2017

Health Justice Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet | June 5, 2017

Infographic: Go Throughs to Get Through

Fact Sheet | June 5, 2017

Infographic: Mental Health Defined

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Policy Solutions That Work For Low-Income People

Forgotten and Left Behind: Shifting Narratives and Exploring Policy Solutions for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults

Recognizing the Changing Face of Postsecondary Students

Celebrating DACA and Plyler: Securing our Nation’s Future through the Success of Immigrant Youth

Trump’s Education Budget: More Inequality, Less Access for Low-Income Students

Kisha Bird

Youth Employment

New from CLASP

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

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Forgotten and Left Behind: Shifting Narratives and Exploring Policy Solutions for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults

Recognizing the Changing Face of Postsecondary Students

Celebrating DACA and Plyler: Securing our Nation’s Future through the Success of Immigrant Youth

Trump’s Education Budget: More Inequality, Less Access for Low-Income Students

Kisha Bird

Youth Employment

New from CLASP

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

Our Team