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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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October 30, 2020
As I continue to grow both as a person and as a member of my community, I hear words such as “change,” “progress,” “reform,” and “equity.” These words are the words of educated minds that understand t
October 21, 2020
This month, The YES Project at America’s Promise Alliance is releasing a three-part blog series to illuminate the ways in which employers, youth-supporting programs, and intermediary organizations are
October 19, 2020
This month, The YES Project at America’s Promise Alliance is releasing a three-part blog series to illuminate the ways in which employers, youth-supporting programs, and intermediary organizations are
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October 27, 2020
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October 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – America’s Promise Alliance today named seven youth leaders to its governing boards, where they will serve as full decision-making members and help shape the direction of the organization.
October 01, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C – New data show that pre-COVID-19, the nation’s high school graduation rate was at an all-time high—driven by substantial gains over the past decade among low-income, Black, and Hispan