During the 88th legislative session, YI Texas fought for equity in higher education, adequate mental health resources, supports for parenting students, student debt relief and accessible healthcare. We saw monumental investments in community college finance, workforce development, and increased support...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2023 Contact: Emma Bittner (972) 510-3395 | Emma.Bittner@younginvincibles.org Illinois Task Force Releases Financial Empowerment Report (Chicago, IL) – The Task Force for Financial Empowerment has released its Financial Empowerment Report. The task force examined the...
With more than 30 new state legislators in Sacramento, a $25 billion budget shortfall projected by the Governor, and the looming threat of a recession, 2023 proved to be a year of substantial transformations and obstacles for us. This year,...
Young Invincibles has empowered young adults for over a decade; our network of youth community and student leaders numbers in the thousands. Young adults have proven time and time again that they will be the change past generations...
This past Illinois legislative session has been one for the books! In Illinois, a General Assembly class lasts for two years, with the first year typically hallmarked by freshman legislators seeking to pass their first bills and work in collaboration...
The financial experiences of young adults over the past few years have often been marked by challenges, with many unable to build savings due to factors such as student loan debt, low wages, high living costs, credit card debt, irregular...
Thank you to all the young advocates, organizations, and community members who showed up and supported YI to elevate young adult voices in the political process! New York faced a difficult state budget season that resulted in some wins ensuring...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2023 Contact: Emma Bittner (972) 510-3395 | Emma.Bittner@younginvincibles.org Illinois Approves a Strong Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget for Students and Advancing Workforce Programs Despite Significant Wins for Young Adults, the Budget Fell Short in Economic...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2023 Contact: Emma Bittner (972) 510-3395 | Emma.Bittner@younginvincibles.org Debt Ceiling Negotiations Compromise Borrowers and Young Adults (Washington, DC) – After weeks of negotiations, shortly ahead of the looming deadline, President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2023 Contact: Emma Bittner (972) 510-3395 | Emma.Bittner@younginvincibles.org YI Releases Report on Improving Job Readiness Outcomes for Youth Exiting Illinois Foster Care System Improving Outcomes: Job Training and Readiness for Youth Exiting the Illinois Foster...