Local Event to Showcase Solutions to Youth Unemployment that Work; New Report Calls Unemployment Rates A Crisis for Young People in Ohio

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Young Invincibles

[COLUMBUS, Ohio] – Tomorrow, Young Invincibles will join with Sojourners of McArthur, an Ohio YouthBuild program, for a tour of facilities and a roundtable to discuss solutions to the youth unemployment crisis in Ohio.

In a time of across-the-board budget cuts, dismal job prospects continue to leave young Americans unsure about their economic future. Currently, young adults face a national unemployment rate of 16.3 percent, which is over twice the national average. In Ohio, the unemployment rate for young adults is nearly twice the state average.

Young Invincibles will partner with Sojourners of McArthur to hear first-hand about innovative solutions to the youth employment crisis in Southeastern Ohio. Young adults at Sojourners receive educational support to earn their high school diploma or GED, while also learning construction skills by building houses for low-income families.

Members of the media are invited to tour the YouthBuild facility, meet with program administrators and hear about the many opportunities available to young people because of the necessary programs offered. Young Invincibles and Sojourners will also conduct a roundtable of current and graduating Sojourners YouthBuild students. Please email brian.burrell@younginvincibles.org for further information or to RSVP.

WHAT: Get the Facts About Youth Jobs: YouthBuild Facility Tour and Roundtable Discussion
WHERE: Sojourners Training Center, 62969 US Highway 50 McArthur, OH 45651
WHEN: June 13, 2013 1:00 -3:30 PM

Young Invincibles released a detailed analysis of unemployment for young people in Ohio alongside this week’s event. The fact sheet, GET THE FACTS About Youth Unemployment in Ohio [http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/get-the-facts-about-youth-unemployment-in-ohio/] gives an in-depth look into how economic opportunity for young adults in the state has fallen.

Only 49 percent of young people who have a job are working full-time, down from 57 percent in 2005.
Young people in Ohio between the ages of 25 and 34 make over $5,500 less today than in 2005.

Young Invincibles is leading the charge on this issue, conducting a national tour to highlight the need to push for policies that double down on workforce training and higher education and that will safeguard our country’s economic future.

For information please visit http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/

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Young Invincibles is a national organization committed to amplifying the voices of young Americans, aged 18 to 34, and expanding economic opportunity for our generation. Young Invincibles ensures that young Americans are represented in today’s most pressing societal debates through cutting-edge policy research and analysis and innovative campaigns designed to educate, inform and mobilize our generation to change the status quo.

Long Summer Ahead for Young Adults: May Jobs Report Wipes Out Gains For Young Americans

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Young Invincibles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 2013
Contact
Rae Roca
rae.roca@younginvincibles.org
202.534.3564

Long Summer Ahead for Young Adults: May Jobs Report Wipes Out Gains For Young Americans

[WASHINGTON, DC] — The economy added 175,000 jobs in May 2013 while the national unemployment rate rose from 7.5 percent to 7.6 percent. For 18 to 29 year-olds, the unemployment rate rose from 11.1 percent in April 2013 to 11.6 percent in May 2013 (not seasonally adjusted). For younger workers ages 16 to 24, the unemployment rate rose from 16.1 percent in April 2013 to 16.3 percent in May 2013 (seasonally adjusted).

Rory O’Sullivan, Policy Director at Young Invincibles, said, “Despite the added jobs and for the economy as a whole, the gains have failed to benefit young Americans. With many younger adults entering the workforce as school lets out, it could be a long summer for our generation. Missing out on early work experience like a summer job can lead to lower wages and less work later on in life, leaving a lasting impact on the entire country. ”

Here is more information on how different populations of young people fared in May 2013:

• The unemployment rate for Black young adults ages 16 to 24 in May is 28.2 percent compared to 24.9 percent last month (not seasonally adjusted).

• The unemployment rate for young Latinos ages 16 to 24 in May is 16.6 percent – the same as last month (not seasonally adjusted).

• The unemployment rate for young men ages 16 to 24 in May is 18.0 percent compared to 17.1 percent last month (seasonally adjusted).

• The unemployment rate for young women ages 16 to 24 in May is 14.6 percent, compared to 15.0 percent last month (seasonally adjusted).

• Overall youth unemployment for 18 to 29 year-olds is 11.6 percent compared to 12.2 percent a year ago in May 2012 (not seasonally adjusted).

Young Invincibles is currently in the middle of a Get The Facts national tour to highlight youth-focused job training and workforce programs that put our generation back to work. To coincide with the tour, Young Invincibles is releasing 50 state-specific reports to educate the public about how young adults are faring economically across the country.

Learn more about the “Get The Facts” Campaign at: jobs.younginvincibles.org.

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Young Invincibles is a national organization committed to amplifying the voices of young Americans, ages 18 to 34, and expanding economic opportunity for our generation. Young Invincibles ensures that young Americans are represented in today’s most pressing societal debates through cutting-edge policy research and analysis, and innovative campaigns designed to educate, inform and mobilize our generation to change the status quo.

Reportaje nuevo llama a los niveles de desempleo una crisis para los adultos jóvenes en Texas

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Young Invincibles

Para su difusión inmediata
29 de Mayo 2013

Contacto:
Rae Roca
Rae.Roca@younginvincibles.org
202.378.3526

Reportaje nuevo llama a los niveles de desempleo una crisis para los adultos jóvenes en Texas
En Texas, el nivel de desempleo es 13.5% para los adultos jóvenes entre 16 y 24 años

[AUSTIN, Texas] – En una época de recortes presupuestarios, la falta de trabajos continua dejando a los jóvenes Americanos inseguros sobre sus futuros. Actualmente, el nivel de desempleo nacional para los jóvenes es 16.1%, un porcentaje más del doble del nivel nacional de todas las edades. En Texas, el nivel de desempleo para los adultos jóvenes es casi el doble del nivel nacional.

Young Invincibles ha publicado un análisis sobre el nivel de desempleo para los jóvenes en Texas. El folleto de datos, “GET THE FACTS About Youth Unemployment in Texas” [http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/get-the-facts-about-youth-unemployment-in-texas /] enseña la forma en que se han reducido las oportunidades económicas para los jóvenes en el estado.

Sólo 62% de adultos jóvenes con trabajo están trabajando de tiempo completo, a comparación del año 2005 donde el numero era 67%.
El número de adultos jóvenes que tienen empleo ha bajado de 59% en el año 2005 a sólo 54% actualmente.

Por eso, Young Invincibles esta haciéndose cargo de este tema, empezando una gira de empleo (Jobs Tour) para resaltar la necesidad de impulsar políticas que trabajan para la capacitación laboral y educación superior y que salvará el futuro económico de nuestro país.

Para más información visita http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/

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Young Invincibles es una organización nacional comprometida a amplificar las voces de los jóvenes Americanos entre los 18 y 34 años, y que expande oportunidades económicas para nuestra generación. Young Invincibles asegura que jóvenes Americanos están representados en las debates sociales más urgentes a través de investigaciónes y el análisis de la política y campañas innovadoras diseñadas para educar, informar y movilizar a nuestra generación para cambiar el status quo.

New Report Calls Unemployment Rates A Crisis for Young People in Texas

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Young Invincibles

(Comunicado de prensa en español.)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 29, 2013

Contact:
Rae Roca
Rae.roca@younginvincibles.org
202.378.3526

New Report Calls Unemployment Rates A Crisis for Young People in Texas
In Texas , the unemployment rate is 13.5 percent for young adults ages 16 to 24

[AUSTIN, Texas ] – In a time of across-the-board budget cuts, dismal job prospects continue to leave young Americans unsure about their economic future. Currently, young adults face a national unemployment rate of 16.1 percent, which is over twice the national average. In Texas , the unemployment rate for young adults is nearly twice the state average.

Today, Young Invincibles released a detailed analysis of unemployment for young people in Texas. The fact sheet, GET THE FACTS About Youth Unemployment in Texas [http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/get-the-facts-about-youth-unemployment-in-texas /] gives an in-depth look into how economic opportunity for young adults in the state has fallen.

-Only 62 percent of young people who have a job are working full-time, down from 67 percent in 2005.

-The number of young people who have a job at all has decreased from 59 percent in 2005 to just 54 percent today.

For information please visit http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/

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New Report Calls Unemployment Rates A Crisis for Young People in Massachusetts

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Young Invincibles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 29, 2013

Contact:
Rae Roca
Rae.roca@younginvincibles.org
202.378.3526

New Report Calls Unemployment Rates A Crisis for Young People in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts the unemployment rate is 12.4 percent for young adults ages 16 to 24

[BOSTON, Mass.] – In a time of across-the-board budget cuts, dismal job prospects continue to leave young Americans unsure about their economic future. Currently, young adults face a national unemployment rate of 16.1 percent, which is over twice the national average. In Massachusetts, the unemployment rate for young adults is almost twice the state average.

Today, Young Invincibles released a detailed analysis of unemployment for young people in Massachusetts. The fact sheet, GET THE FACTS About Youth Unemployment in Massachusetts [http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/get-the-facts-about-youth-unemployment-in-massachusetts/] gives an in-depth look into how economic opportunity for young adults in the state has fallen.

-Only 47 percent of young people who have a job are working full-time, down from 50 percent in 2005.

- Median wages for 25 to 34 year-olds have decreased by almost $1,000 since 2005.

For information please visit http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/

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New Report Calls Unemployment Rates A Crisis for Young People in Michigan, Lansing Events to Showcase Solutions to Youth Unemployment that Work

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Young Invincibles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 28, 2013

Contact:
Rae Roca
Rae.roca@younginvincibles.org
202.378.3526

New Report Calls Unemployment Rates A Crisis for Young People in Michigan, Lansing Events to Showcase Solutions to Youth Unemployment that Work
In Michigan, the unemployment rate is 16.9 percent for young adults ages 16 to 24

[LANSING, Mich.] – In a time of across-the-board budget cuts, dismal job prospects continue to leave young Americans unsure about their economic future. Currently, young adults face a national unemployment rate of 16.1 percent, which is over twice the national average. In Michigan, the unemployment rate for young adults far exceeds the overall state unemployment rate.

This week, as a part of an ongoing effort to showcase programs working to address youth unemployment, Young Invincibles will hear from program participants at Peckham Youth Program, a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization providing job training opportunities for persons with significant disabilities and other barriers to employment. On Wednesday, Young Invincibles will visit Peckham’s Awards Ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of youth program participants. On Thursday, Young Invincibles will host a roundtable discussion to hear from participants about how this training program is helping them develop the skills necessary to put them ahead in the job market.

WHAT: Program Awards Ceremony – Peckham Youth Program
WHERE: 3510 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906-2102
WHEN: May 29, 2013 3PM

WHAT: Rountable Discussion – Peckham Youth Program
WHERE: 3510 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906-2102
WHEN: May 30, 2013 1PM

Along with this week’s event, Young Invincibles released a detailed analysis of unemployment for young people in Michigan. The fact sheet, GET THE FACTS About Youth Unemployment in Michigan [http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/get-the-facts-about-youth-unemployment-in-michigan /] gives an in-depth look into how economic opportunity for young adults in the state has fallen.

-While the percentage of working young people who have full-time jobs has increased to 59 percent, the median income for 25 – 34 year-olds has dropped by $3,116 since 2005.

-The number of young people who have a job at all has decreased from 61 percent in 2005 to just 56 percent today.

This event is open to the public. Members of the media are encouraged to RSVP by emailing rae.roca@younginvincibles.org or adrianne.burke@younginvincibles.org. For information please visit http://jobs.younginvincibles.org.

For information please visit http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/

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Congressman Bucshon to Address Indiana’s Young Adult Unemployment Crisis At YouthBuild Event

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Young Invincibles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 23, 2013

CONTACT:
Rae Roca, Young Invincibles
Rae.roca@younginvincibles.org
202-378-3526

Nick McGee, Congressman Larry Buschon’s Office
nick.mcgee@mail.house.gov
202-225-4636

Congressman Bucshon to Address Indiana’s Young Adult Unemployment Crisis At YouthBuild Event
Young Invincibles releases report showing unemployment rate for young Hoosiers ages 16 to 24 is 15 percent

[EVANSVILLE, Ind.] – In a time of tight budgets and a slowly recovering economy, dismal job prospects continue to leave young Americans unsure about their economic future. Currently, young adults face a national unemployment rate of 16.1 percent, which is over twice the national average. In Indiana, the unemployment rate for young adults is almost twice the state average.

Congressman Larry Bucshon will meet with YouthBuild participants to discuss Indiana’s youth unemployment crisis and how jobs training programs such as YouthBuild are helping to address the issue.

When: Friday, May 24 at 9:00AM CDT
Where: CK Newsome Center
100 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN

Today, Young Invincibles released a detailed analysis of unemployment for young people in Indiana. The fact sheet, GET THE FACTS About Youth Unemployment in Indiana [http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/get-the-facts-about-youth-unemployment-in-indiana/] gives an in-depth look into how economic opportunity for young adults in the state has fallen.

-Just 56 percent of young people in Indiana between the ages of 18 and 24 who have jobs work full-time, down from 64 percent in 2005.

-Young people in Indiana between the ages of 25 to 34 make more than $5,400 less today than in 2005.

Studies show that the inability to gain early work experience dims career prospects for a lifetime; if we do not act now, this crisis could have far-reaching economic consequences for all those living in Indiana.

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Minneapolis Millennials Demand Facts on Youth Jobs Crisis

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Young Invincibles

For press inquiries or information contact:
Rae Roca
(202) 378-3526
Rae.Roca@younginvincibles.org

MEDIA ADVISORY:

Minneapolis Millennials Demand Facts on Youth Jobs Crisis:
Event to highlight critical solutions to combat youth unemployment

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. –Young Invincibles has taken their Get the Facts About Youth Jobs Tour to Minneapolis to hear directly from young people dealing with unemployment woes in their community, and to hear about solutions that are working on the ground. The event comes on the heels of a state report released this month [http://jobs.younginvincibles.org/get-the-facts-about-youth-unemployment-in-minnesota/] on the high rate of unemployment for young people in Minnesota.

While in Minneapolis, Young Invincibles will lead an event with Tree Trust – an urban forestry focused program that addresses unemployment by hiring job seekers to plant trees and reforest the Twin Cities. Program participants hail from TreeTrust’s YouthBuild program as well as Tree Trust’s Young Adult Conservation Corps. The event will include a roundtable discussion with program participants and staff, followed by visits to each job training site on the following day.

WHAT:
Get the Facts About Youth Jobs – Minneapolis

WHEN:
Monday, May 20, 2013
9:00 AM-11:30 AM

Tuesday, May 21
TBA

WHERE:
2231 Edgewood Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55426

Members from the media are invited to attend each of these events, and are encouraged to RSVP prior to attending.

Media, please note: One-on-one interviews may be scheduled with Kim Lawler of Tree Trust kim.lawler@treetrust.org and Young Invincibles State Outreach and Policy Coordinator Erin Hemlin erin.hemlin@younginvincibles.org at each event.

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Young Invincibles is a national organization committed to amplifying the voices of young Americans, aged 18 to 34, and expanding economic opportunity for our generation. Young Invincibles ensures that young Americas are represented in today’s most pressing societal debates through cutting-edge policy research and analysis, and innovative campaigns designed to educate, inform and mobilize our generation to change the status quo.

Young Invincibles’ Statement on California Health Benefit Exchange designated as National Voting Rights Act Agency

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Young Invincibles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 17, 2013

Contact:
Adriana Zyskowski
adriana.zyskowski@younginvincibles.org
213.500.4059

Young Invincibles’ Statement on California Health Benefit Exchange designated as National Voting Rights Act Agency

[LOS ANGELES, CA] – California Secretary of State Debra Bowen has designated Covered California, the state’s new Health Benefit Exchange, as a voter registration agency under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Californians will benefit greatly from this streamlined process of increasing access to health care as well as voter registration, improving both Californians’ health and the democratic process. Covered California is leading the rest of the country in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and is now the first state exchange to incorporate voter registration services.

“With 7.4 million uninsured people in California, there is now potential to register large numbers of new voters,” said Tamika Butler, California Director of Young Invincibles. “We are hopeful that other states will follow this lead and designate their Health Benefit Exchanges as voter registration agencies. By doing so, we could see as many as 68 million people register to vote across the country. Young Californians stand to benefit greatly from this designation, as there are an estimated 1.2 million uninsured 18 to 24 year-olds and an estimated 1.7 million 18 to 24 year-olds that are not registered to vote.”

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Young Invincibles is a national non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to amplifying the voices of young Americans, aged 18 to 34, and expanding economic opportunity for our generation. Young Invincibles ensures that young Americans are represented in today’s most pressing societal debates through cutting-edge policy research and analysis and innovative campaigns designed to educate, inform and mobilize our generation to change the status quo.

Students Statement in Support of The Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Young Invincibles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 15, 2013

Contact:
Rae Roca
Rae.roca@younginvincibles.org
202.378.3526

Students Statement in Support of The Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013

This is a statement from Young Invincibles, Campus Progress Action, United States Public Interest Research Group and the United States Student Association

[WASHINGTON, DC] –Today, Senators Harry Reid (D-NV), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2012, which keeps interest rates affordable for students over the next 2 years. If Congress fails to act by July 1, 2013, interest rates on federal Subsidized Stafford Loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. That would hike the cost of college by $1,000 per student, per loan, for over 7 million students across the country. The bill pays for extending the current interest rates through 2015 by closing three non-education tax loopholes.

We applaud the senators for their long-standing support of students. This bill creates a workable solution to keep student loan interest rates low until 2015 while Congress seeks to reauthorize the Higher Education Act and reach a comprehensive solution to the student loan crisis that is good for students.

We continue to advocate for a long-term, comprehensive solution that ensures affordable rates, but if Congress cannot find an acceptable long-term solution before July 1, it must act to prevent Subsidized Stafford loan rates from doubling.

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