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June 03, 2020
Before economic uncertainty gripped the nation, young people already faced a jobs crisis. The unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-olds stood at more than double the national average. Summer jobs, once a rite of passage for students, were becoming increasingly rare, and youth working year-round faced increased competition for low-wage work.
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June 03, 2020
Before economic uncertainty gripped the nation, young people already faced a jobs crisis. The unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-olds stood at more than double the national average. Summer jobs, onc
May 05, 2020
In ordinary times, we work to connect young people with the caring adults outside their homes who are central to their healthy development—educators, coaches, mentors, counselors, afterschool professi
February 20, 2020
Last week, America’s Promise Alliance brought together an impressive gathering of leaders from national youth-serving organizations, community organizations, philanthropy, schools, districts, and stat
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June 01, 2020
Like so many others, we were deeply pained by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis this past Monday. Unfortunately, this was not an isolated incident.
April 15, 2020
WASHINGTON – America’s Promise Alliance’s GradNation campaign today released guidance to help policymakers, educators, and community leaders make decisions about high school students whose educations
March 28, 2020
When the nation and families are pulling together to weather the unprecedented effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is disappointing to see the President minimize the impact this crisis is having on y