Meet the millions of young adults who are out o f work
Ross, Martha; Holmes, Natalie | April 2019
Abstract
In theory, the path to employment providing financial security in adulthood is simple: Finish high school, enroll in and complete college or training that is affordable and a good fit, gain some work experience along the way, and launch a career. Yet the data are clear that this path does not work equally well for all.
This report and accompanying interactive data tool provide a unique perspective on young adults ages 18-24 who are out of work, focusing on those in mid to large cities and counties. We use cluster analysis to segment out-of-work young adults into groups likely to benefit from similar types of employment and education-related assistance, based on factors such as educational attainment, work history, school enrollment, disability, English language proficiency, and family status. Through the cluster analysis, we identify five groups of out-of-work young adults, and then introduce fictionalized personas as examples of people in each of the groups. Lastly, the report provides recommendations for state, local, civic, and institutional leaders to help more young people successfully navigate the transition into the labor market.
Citation
Ross, Martha; Holmes, Natalie. 2019. Meet the millions of young adults who are out o f work. © Brookings India. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/10117.Keywords
Development Challenges
Asian Development Bank
Development Management
Skills Development
Performance Evaluation
Evaluation Methods
Staff Development
Job Evaluation
Evaluation
Performance Evaluation
Program Evaluation
The Development Agenda
Staff Development
Skills Development
Asian Development Bank
Results-Based Monitoring And Evaluation
Project Evaluation & Review Technique
Project Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Performance Evaluation
Operations Evaluation
Evaluation Methods
Economic development
Standard of living
Trade development
Employment
Performance appraisal
Needs assessment
Input output analysis
ADB
Employment
Performance appraisal
Project failure
Project impact
Project appraisal
Career development
Vocational training
Contract Labor
Labor income
Labor policy
Manpower policy
Promotions
Career development
Job analysis
Participative management
Grievance procedures
Supervisors
Vocational guidance
Rural manpower policy
Career development
Applications for positions
Affirmative action programs
Labor turnover
Self-evaluation
Supervisors
Cumulative effects assessment
Participatory monitoring and evaluation
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