Youth

We recently spoke to Gomol, a graduate of STRIVE Future Leaders at Café Reconcile in New Orleans, on his experience becoming a professional chef.

A youth job training program helped change Tajay Kelly's life.

We spoke with Brianna, a graduate of the STRIVE Future Leaders program in New Orleans, on meeting her personal and professional goals.

The STRIVE Future Leaders program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is an innovative program designed for justice-impacted youth ages 18-24 that currently operates in Atlanta, Chicago, Connecticut, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, and San Diego. We recently spoke to Sadam, a graduate of STRIVE Future Leaders in San Diego, on his experience.

Because disability can be a significant barrier to employment, it is critical for mentoring programs to be accessible and inclusive to youth with disabilities.

All young people should grow up expecting to work and succeed. Learn how the Office of Disability Employment Policy works to cultivate such expectations and ensure youth with disabilities have access to the services and supports they need to meet them.

Workplace injuries and illnesses for teens have been on the rise since 2017. This summer, let’s all make sure they stay safe and healthy on the job.

New Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grants awarded to 14 organizations represent a new opportunity for thousands of underrepresented young people to receive job training while earning a paycheck through apprenticeships.