The federally funded summer jobs program provided work experience for low-income youth for 30 years. However, this program lost federal funding and young black men are still left with few opportunities to develop employable skills. Community support, such as mentoring programs, and education funding streams can help to adequately prepare young black men for the labor market.
The federally funded summer jobs program provided work experience for low-income youth for 30 years. However, this program lost federal funding and young black men are still left with few opportunities to develop employable skills. Community support, such as mentoring programs, and education funding streams can help to adequately prepare young black men for the labor market.