“Young people continue to suffer in the current job market.” A new job report out this past Friday showed teen employment remaining stagnant from June to July, with no increase over last year. WSG leader Dr. Andrew Sum, says “a big … Continued
The jobs report for June 2013 found that among teens alone, the jobless rate was almost 25 percent — more than three times the rate for the nation as a whole. Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to young people struggling … Continued
The Boston Globe writes: As Massachusetts looks to attract more business and continue engaging the global marketplace, our greatest competitive advantage is an educated workforce equipped with 21st-century skills. But two key roadblocks in building that workforce are the lack of … Continued
Your calls needed to support job training and skills programs! The last round of calls are needed THIS WEEK to support workforce development and teen jobs in the state budget. Please call these members of the Conference Committee today ~ … Continued
“The program, called YouthWorks, helped more than 5,000 young people from low-income households find jobs last year, but the proposed cuts would mean hundreds fewer would get the chance to work, gain experience, and, in many cases, help their families … Continued
WSG leader Dr. Andy Sum comments in today’s Boston Globe: “…We’ve never seen anything that comes close to this; the longer you’re unemployed, the more likely you are to leave the labor force, and the more likely it’s an early … Continued
Here’s the link to register for Youth Pathways Advocacy Day and Policy Briefing at the State House on April 3rd in Room 457 at the State House in Boston. Thanks! http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xgn4cxdab&oeidk=a07e76yvreq7f9e84ac
Organized by the Youth Jobs Coalition and WSG leader Lew Finfer of the MA Communities Action Network, more than 1,000 high school students marched from Faneuil Hall to the State House on February 21st, calling for increased funding for youth … Continued
The Boston Globe writes: A coalition of unlikely allies in business and labor are pushing the state to spend $5 million for a worker retraining program to help the unemployed find work and those with jobs to learn additional skills. … Continued