How House-Passed WIOA Reauthorization Would Change Youth Programs

This brief outlines key changes to current law in the House WIOA bill for youth workforce programs that was passed on May 17, 2022.

May 12, 2022 | News Clip | Kathy Tran

How Do I Find a Job After College? Here’s What to Prioritize

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SYEP in 2021: Lessons For a Changing World

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Toward a Vision of Quality Summer Employment For All Youth

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:

Nia West-Bey

Director of Youth Policy

Youth Employment

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May 12, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

How Do I Find a Job After College? Here’s What to Prioritize

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Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

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October 27, 2021 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

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WIOA Opportunities for Action

CLASP is committed to making WIOA work. That’s why we’ve developed short, action-focused memos outlining how states, local areas, advocates, and service providers can leverage opportunities to serve low-income youth and adults through state and local plans, policies and guidance, and budget choices.

WIOA "Opportunities for Action" memos