13 research outputs found
Opportunity Says it All: How Five Communities Are Supporting the Transformation, Education, and Employment Success of Young Black Men
Describes efforts in five communities to engage young black men and reconnect them to training and education
Investing in Young Men of Color as Community Assets
Living in resource-poor communities, many young men of color have less access to high-performing and adequately funded schools, opportunities to work, positive youth development experiences, and social capital. However, many young men of color in poor and low-income communities are thriving; their resilience and tenacity, as well as local leadership, positive adult connections, and effective programs, have helped them overcome the odds
Issue Brief: Focus on Education
This brief focuses on education of boys and young men of color and was prepared for the, "Investing in Boys and Young Men of Color: The Promise and Opportunity," briefing held on June 11, 2014 in Washington, DC. The brief includes data providing the national context, promising program models, and strategies for moving forward
Issue Brief: Focus on Employment
This brief focuses on education of boys and young men of color and was prepared for the, "Investing in Boys and Young Men of Color: The Promise and Opportunity," briefing held on June 11, 2014 in Washington, DC. The brief includes data providing the national context, promising program models, and strategies for moving forward
Issue Brief: Focus on Healthy Communities
This brief examines how family and community issues affect boys and young men of color and was prepared for the "Investing in Boys and Young Men of Color: The Promise and Opportunity" briefing held on June 11, 2014 in Washington, DC. The brief includes data providing the national context, promising program models, and strategies for moving forward
Investing in Boys and Young Men of Color: The Promise of Opportunity
This issue brief presents findings from a scan of issues facing boys and men of color in education, health, and pathways to employment. Drawing on discussions, surveys, and interviews with experts and practitioners, the paper identifies 8 pressing concerns and gives accompanying recommendations. Areas that emerge as having great potential for impact are: reforming harsh school discipline, early interventions for dropout prevention, trauma-based mental health interventions, and career training programs
New Opportunities to Improve Economic and Career Success for Low-Income Youth and Adults: Key Provisions of the Workforce innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Provides take-aways from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), signed into law in July 2014