Program Aims to Empower Disconnected Youth in Rural Communities
Aug 23, 2017
YouthBuild North Central is a West Virginia non-profit that seeks to engage young people in three rural West Virginia counties.
Projects
The Disconnect: America's Youth Crisis
In 2015, there were nearly 5 million young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who were neither in school nor working. Communities with greater numbers of disconnected youths tend to also have higher levels of unemployment, teen births, and child poverty. In this special series, The Takeaway explores some of the programs in local communities working to tap into the potential of this population. Support for this series is provided in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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Philly School Gives Students a Second Chance to Earn a Diploma
Aug 22, 2017At YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, a committed staff reveals the potential of the city's youth. -
YouthBuild USA: On a Mission to Engage Opportunity Youth
Aug 21, 2017One out of every eight young people in America are both out of school and unemployed. YouthBuild USA wants to bring them back into the fold. -
Federal Funding Bill Introduced for Disconnected Youth
Jun 19, 2017Across the United States, there are an estimated 4.9 million "disconnected youths" ages 16 to 24 who are neither working nor in school. -
Phoenix Takes on Problem of Disconnected Youth
May 25, 2017"If a kid is not working or not in school, what are they doing? They may be at home, out on the streets, basically not giving back to society. It has long-term consequences." -
New Report Warns of Growing Number of 'Disconnected Youth'
May 24, 2017There are an estimated 4.9 million young Americans ages 16 to 24 who are neither working nor in school. What are the social and economic conditions holding back these young people? -
Chicago Program Builds a New Path For At-Risk Youth
May 24, 2017Through a private-public partnership called Thrive Chicago, the Windy City hopes to connect 10,000 young adults with jobs, internships or mentorship programs.