Jun 10, 2020

How COVID-19 affects opportunities for young people

The number of people ages 16 to 24 who aren't in school or at work could increase significantly under COVID-19. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development predicts a deep recession around the world. But for how long? Adidas pledges to hire more Black employees. And, how COVID-19 might lead to more "youth disconnection" in the U.S.

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Reimagining the Economy

COVID-19 could devastate nation's youth when it comes to school, work, new report finds

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

Jun 10, 2020

"Disconnected youth" are neither attending school nor working. COVID-19 could push the youth disconnection rate to 1 in 5 young people.

"All of us pay a high price for youth disconnection," says Measure of America's Kristen Lewis, "because it leads to lower tax revenues, reduced competitiveness as a nation, higher health and criminal justice costs and much more."

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