Creating Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Youth

摘要

Neighborhood Networks centers can play a critical role in helping young people211u001eimprove their work experience. More than 80 percent of teenagers have help some 211u001etype of job by the time they graduate from high school. But for many, the jobs do 211u001enot necessarily lead to successful and rewarding careers. Moreover, in work and 211u001ein school, many young people fail to develop the skill in basic reading, writing, 211u001emath, communication, information technology and other core competencies needed in 211u001etoday's fast-paced technological age. This guide is for Neighborhood Networks 211u001ecenter directors, staff, volunteers and others who are interested in establishing 211u001einnovative youth employment and entrepreneurship programs. It describes key 211u001eissues, provides practical tools and suggestions, identifies best practices from 211u001eacross the country and suggests links to helpful resources.