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Posted September 1, 2017

Press Releases, Health Care, National

Trump Administration Sabotages Open Enrollment By Cutting Off Outreach and Marketing Efforts Critical to Reaching Young Adults

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2017 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202-734-6510 [Washington] – Today, the Trump Administration announced that it will cut grants for Affordable Care Act Navigators, who provide critical assistance in enrolling consumers in the individual health care...

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Posted August 17, 2017

Press Releases, Higher Education, National

Under Sec. Devos, Dept. of Ed Continues to Erode Protections for Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2017 Contact: Allie Aguilera, allie.aguilera@younginvincibles.org, 202-734-6529 [Washington] – Today, Sec. DeVos’ Department of Education continued its relentless assault on accountability measures for college programs that leave their graduates with limited earning potential and high student debt. Despite...

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Posted August 17, 2017

Press Releases, Higher Education, National

We’re doubling down on efforts to support you

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2017 Contact: Allie Aguilera, allie.aguilera@younginvincibles.org, 202-734-6529 Statement from YI Executive Director Jen Mishory: “Like so many Americans, we at Young Invincibles were heartbroken and outraged this weekend by the displays of bigotry and hate...

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Posted August 1, 2017

Press Releases, Higher Education, National

Young Invincibles Supports Bicameral Bills to Invest In Child Care for Student Parents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2017 Contact: Allie Aguilera, allie.aguilera@younginvincibles.org, 202-734-6529 [Washington]-Over the last week, members of the House and Senate introduced two bills entitled the CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act, both of which would reauthorize the Child Care Access Means Parents In...

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Posted July 28, 2017

Reports & Briefs, Workforce & Finances, Illinois

Making Youth Apprenticeships Work for Illinois’ Young Adults

Illinois continues to grapple with a stubbornly high youth unemployment rate. With over 14 percent of young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 without a job, Illinois has the second highest unemployment rate in the country. Fortunately, the...

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“Many low-income students say they don’t have good enough WiFi at home to take online courses.” Without access to b… https://t.co/tDz52SOYY4

If you're healthy and able to, be a poll worker! @GiladEdelman spoke to young people who are participating in democ… https://t.co/vA0xYNeLHy

The pandemic is increasing anxiety and depression among young adults, an age group with already high rates of menta… https://t.co/KVwKulEx4P

With millions of student borrowers struggling with debt before this pandemic, cancelling student debt will provide… https://t.co/4nbmbyxAqA

Today we're celebrating José Andrés, who isn't just a chef, but founder of a non-profit devoted to providing meals… https://t.co/ZHMZL36XQC

#2020Census enumerators are knocking on doors during a pandemic to make sure you're counted! 👏 But, you can still… https://t.co/96pKWP2YKg

The entire Young Invincibles team extends our condolences to the Ginsburg family, friends, staff, and City of Brook… https://t.co/WsldO7MXp2

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on the nation's highest court and dedicated her life to fighting tirelessly for… https://t.co/hlelBMCSzu

Nearly 30 million Americans lacked health insurance at some point in 2019. That was before the pandemic hit and mil… https://t.co/vsNFwMBebF

Next week, we're joining 18 organizations in a #CancelStudentDebt Week of Action. The pandemic has only worsened… https://t.co/wbcYzXEu1t