Vulnerable Youth: Employment and Job Training Programs

Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Youth;    Age and employment;    Labor;    Employment;   

RP-ID  :  R40929
RP-ID  :  R40929_2012May11

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

In an increasingly global economy, and with retirement starting for the Baby Boomer generation,Congress has indicated a strong interest in ensuring that today's young people have the educational attainment and employment experience needed to become highly skilled workers, contributing taxpayers, and successful participants in civic life. Challenges in the economy and among certain youth populations, however, have heightened concern among policymakers thatsome young people may not be prepared to fill these roles. This report covers this history and current status of governmental assistance in federalyouth employment and job training programs.