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Employment and Jobs

Opportunity Youth Toolkit

How can we ensure Opportunity Youth are positioned to succeed in the future of work?

BY Amy Blair, & 2 more

Publication

10.23.2019
Community Development

Let's Put Opportunity In Front Of Youth

Dan Porterfield talks about the power and value of providing real second chances to America’s 4.6 million “opportunity youth”—young people who are not connected to education or employment.

BY Daniel R. Porterfield

Blog Post

10.03.2019
Employment and Jobs

EOP Newsletter, July 2019

Learn how we're helping low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

BY Economic Opportunities Program

Of Interest

07.31.2019
Employment and Jobs

Entrepreneurship for Opportunity Youth

Entrepreneurship can help young people gain the skills and experience needed to succeed in the working world.

BY Joyce Klein & 1 more

Publication

01.29.2019
Civic Action

Get to Know This Fall’s Opportunity Youth Forum Speakers

These young leaders, along with other inspiring presenters, will take the stage from October 8 to 10 in Aspen.

BY Monique Miles

Blog Post

10.03.2018
Employment and Jobs

The Hidden Problem Plaguing American Youth

In rural communities with stagnant economies, local organizations work to guide youth to financial security.

BY Lalini Pedris

Blog Post

03.13.2018
K-12 Education

A Magic Wand In Human Form

Step details the story of three remarkable students and their senior year at the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW).

BY Karen Gross

Blog Post

08.10.2017
US Economy

The Importance of a First Job

For young people, getting a first job is crucial to set up future success. But how can we increase access to them?

BY Alison Decker

Blog Post

11.30.2016
Civic Action

Moving Beyond Tokenism

When young people aren’t at the table influencing decisions, it is a disservice.

BY Jamiel Alexander and Shawnice Jackson

Blog Post

11.18.2016
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