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About Economic Challenges of Young People
Although adults of all ages have endured the economic and social changes wrought by the postindustrial era, today's young adults are the first to experience its full weight as they try to start their adult lives. But the challenges facing young adults also reflect the failure of public policy to address the changing realities of building a life in the 21st century. As a result, it has become increasingly difficult for this new generation of young adults to either work or educate their way into the middle class.
Demos is conducting extensive research on the economic challenges facing young people and developing comprehensive policy solutions to address those concerns. We are also engaging a national network of concerned advocates to help build momentum for critical state-level reforms.
Economic Challenges of Young People
Students and Young Adults Hit Hard by Financial Crisis Young Americans face "lasting damage" from the dual crises in the financial sector and in personal finance, according to a new brief, making it urgent that Congress pass strong financial reform legislation. Read More | May 13, 2010 | Related Resources Risking Our Future Middle Class Learn More about the Economic Challenges of Young People |
Ohio's Young Adults Face Narrowing Path To Middle Class Demos and Policy Matters Ohio Report documents challenges to financial stability, including postsecondary education, employment and earnings, debt and assets, and raising a family. Read More | Apr 26, 2010 |
Policy Proposal Calls for New Federally-Funded Public Service Internship Program A new legislative proposal from the Economic Policy Institute and Demos seeks to provide funding for an estimated 100,000 low-income students to take high-quality public service internships. Read More | Mar 23, 2010 |
Demos Applauds the Passage of Key Components of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act Demos applauds passage of HR 4872--an investment of $36 billion over 10 years which will expand the Pell Grant Program and ease the economic burden of earning a degree. Read More | Mar 22, 2010 | Related Resources Work Less, Study More & Succeed Learn More about the Economic Challenges of Young People |
New Report Shows One- and Two- Year Credentials Offer Path to Jobs Community college credentials can play a vital role in creating economic security for young adults while at the same time rejuvenating career opportunities. Read More | Feb 9, 2010 | Related Resources Graduated Success: Work Less, Study More & Succeed: |
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