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.

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

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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Nia West-Bey

Director of Youth Policy

Youth Employment

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September 15, 2021 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

New Census Data Show Success of Federal Programs in Addressing Poverty

September 2, 2021 | Press Release | Youth Employment

Youth-focused organizations applaud the Biden-Harris Administration commitment to funding youth workforce development with major American Rescue Plan announcement.

July 22, 2021 | News Clip | Youth and Young Adults

'This is way beyond collaborative': Young leaders see their feedback reflected in Biden's plans

July 1, 2021 | News Clip | Youth and Young Adults

Building Trust And An Inclusive Culture For Youth Into The Future Of Work

June 15, 2021 | News Clip | Youth Employment

Toxic Work Environments Shouldn’t Be a Rite of Passage

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 | September 15, 2021

Census Data Demonstrate Success of Federal Investments to Address Poverty

Fact Sheet | May 13, 2021

Subsidized Employment: A Proven Strategy for Supporting Rapid Economic Recovery

Testimony/Comments | May 5, 2021

Letter to Congress to include an equity-centered national subsidized employment program in the American Jobs Act

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?

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

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

Nia West-Bey

Youth Employment

New from CLASP

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

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

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

Nia West-Bey

Youth Employment

New from CLASP

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

Our Team