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Tapping New Pools of Talent: Preparing Opportunity Youth to Help Fill the Skills Gap

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Title: Tapping New Pools of Talent: Preparing Opportunity Youth to Help Fill the Skills Gap
Language: English
Authors: Jobs for the Future
Source: Jobs For the Future. 2015.
Availability: Jobs for the Future. 88 Broad Street 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02110. Tel: 617-728-4446; Fax: 617-728-4857; e-mail: info@jff.org; Web site: http://www.jff.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Youth Opportunities, Youth Programs, Job Skills, Skill Development, Career Readiness, Postsecondary Education, College Readiness, Transitional Programs, Developmental Studies Programs, Change Strategies, Continuation Students, Best Practices, Employment Opportunities, Employment Qualifications, Career Guidance
Abstract: More than 6 million young people in the United States are out of school, out of work, and, often it seems, out of luck. That's 17 percent of Americans between the ages of 16 and 24. This population includes dropouts and high school graduates, former foster children and juveniles in court custody; youth caring for siblings and teens cycling in and out of low-wage jobs. Once known as "disconnected," they are increasingly called "opportunity youth." Despite growing up in difficult circumstances--they represent a large opportunity for investing in our nations workforce and our future. This brief focuses on strategies for strengthening education and employment pathways that prepare opportunity youth for jobs that can lead to productive careers. It is part of a series from JFF's conference Bridging the Gap: Postsecondary Pathways for Underprepared Learners.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2015
Accession Number: ED560770
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:More than 6 million young people in the United States are out of school, out of work, and, often it seems, out of luck. That's 17 percent of Americans between the ages of 16 and 24. This population includes dropouts and high school graduates, former foster children and juveniles in court custody; youth caring for siblings and teens cycling in and out of low-wage jobs. Once known as "disconnected," they are increasingly called "opportunity youth." Despite growing up in difficult circumstances--they represent a large opportunity for investing in our nations workforce and our future. This brief focuses on strategies for strengthening education and employment pathways that prepare opportunity youth for jobs that can lead to productive careers. It is part of a series from JFF's conference Bridging the Gap: Postsecondary Pathways for Underprepared Learners.