Disconnected Youth: A Look at 16- to 24-Year Olds Who Are Not Working or In School

Fernandes, Adrienne L. ; Gabe, Thomas

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Youth;    Labor;    Youth employment;   

RP-ID  :  R40535
RP-ID  :  R40535_2009Apr22

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

A young person's detachment from both the labor market and school is an indicator that he or she may not be adequately making the transition to adulthood. Referred to as "disconnected" in the social science literature, youth who are not working or in school may have difficulty gaining the skills and knowledge needed to attain self-sufficiency. The purpose of the report is to provide context for Congress about the characteristics of youth who are not working or in school, and the circumstances in which they live.