Webinar
The Casey Foundation will host a webinar on Mar. 3, 2021, on meaningful collaboration between professionals in the federal workforce development system and the juvenile justice system.
Blog Post
Members of Generation Z tend to be more open-minded, liberal-leaning, and engaged in social justice. Learn about seven issues that have Generation Z’s attention so far.
Blog Post
A roundup of resources provide a roadmap for organizations that support workforce development to expand opportunities for historically marginalized groups.
Blog Post
Earning an advanced degree opens doors for low-income working students, connecting them to family-supporting wages and greater financial stability. Read a new report that explores the role of colleges in supporting these students and their success.
Blog Post
Boosting a young person’s math and literacy scores — particularly when a youth is disconnected from school and work — can help improve their job readiness and lifelong earnings. A new report shares lessons and insights on supporting this important work.
Report
The National Youth Employment Coalition has released a tool kit aimed at fostering meaningful collaboration between professionals in the federal workforce development system and the juvenile justice system.
Blog Post
A new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation identifies key elements of quality work-based learning programs for youth and young adults.
Blog Post
A new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation captures the kinds of conversations that workforce development professionals have with employers to learn about the types of job and training opportunities available to young people.
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YouthWorks built a remote learning and training program that created additional opportunities for youth participants during the summer of 2020. Find lessons for other workforce programs seeking to make similar moves during the pandemic.
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Young fathers of color face myriad challenges — from struggling to maintain housing and family-supporting jobs to keeping up with child support. At the same time, organizations, funders and others can improve how they’re supporting these fathers.