youth (young workers)

Filed in Employment and Training, Grants • By: Michael Trupo •
Three young people working with a laptop and notebooks at a table, smiling and engaged in their task. The setting appears to be a bright room with large windows.
The Pathways program helps students overcome the barriers that prevent them from pursuing education and careers.
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Silhouettes of two young people against the setting sun
At the Newport News YouthBuild, a holistic approach to job readiness for youth from underserved communities is setting a foundation for career success and strong mental health.
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A happy family: A man and a woman cradling a baby in a sling.
Here are some of the ways the Department of Labor supports working families.
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Filed in Employment and Training, Grants • By: Office of Public Affairs •
Headshot of STRIVE graduate, Jacob, in a black chef jacket with white text reading: Cooking up Success
Jacob, a graduate of the STRIVE Future Leaders workforce development program, on his experience learning about careers in the culinary arts.
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Illustration of a tiny house
One of our YouthBuild grantees is teaching young people how to build eco-friendly tiny homes. We met up with 19-year-old Roberto C. Fabela to hear about his experiences in the
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Headshot of Gomol, a student from STRIVE Future Leaders in New Orleans
We recently spoke to Gomol, a graduate of STRIVE Future Leaders at Café Reconcile in New Orleans, on his experience becoming a professional chef.
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Filed in Employment and Training, Young workers, Grants • By: Office of Public Affairs •
Photo of Tajay Kelly standing in a grey suit and smiling
A youth job training program helped change Tajay Kelly's life.
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Filed in Employment and Training, Young workers, Grants • By: Office of Public Affairs •
Brianna, a graduate of the STRIVE Future Leaders program, faces the camera smiling and wearing a Cafe Reconcile baseball cap and black t-shirt
We spoke with Brianna, a graduate of the STRIVE Future Leaders program in New Orleans, on meeting her personal and professional goals.
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Investing in America's Workers: Q&A with Sadam.
We recently spoke to Sadam, a graduate of STRIVE Future Leaders in San Diego, on his experience building a meaningful career.
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The word MENTOR written on a blackboard, surrounded by related words like coach, training, support, etc.
Because disability can be a significant barrier to employment, it is critical for mentoring programs to be accessible and inclusive to youth with disabilities.
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