February 17, 2010
A year ago, Congress passed and the President signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), providing much-needed money to help communities across the country, including investments in programs that serve disconnected youth - ages 16-24, out of school, and out of work.
February 4, 2010
To contend with our increasingly competitive global economy, our nation needs a highly-skilled workforce. This will not be possible if current realities aren't addressed. An estimated one third of high school students will not graduate. Minorities and those living in high-poverty areas are even less likely to complete their high school education.
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The Campaign for Youth focuses attention on the needs of young people who are out of work, out of school and out of the mainstream. Campaign for Youth advocates for the expansion of those opportunities and supports that prepare youth for their future roles as workers, parents, civic leaders and engaged members of caring communities.
More than 5.4 million youth (ages 16 – 24) are not in school and do not have a job!
The Campaign for Youth brings together national and local youth policy leaders to create a strong collective voice that transcends individual organizational agendas to promote actionable solutions for youth.
Read about youth employment and education in the news!
