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Woman’s story shows hurdles, hope for youth
"Her experience tells a familiar story in Jefferson County. Measure of America, a national research group that analyzes the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey data, identifies what it calls “disconnected youth,” 16- to 24-year-olds who are neither in school nor working."
Port Townsend Leader | October 1, 2025No job, no degree? No problem. Las Vegas has answers for ‘disconnected youth.’
"The presence of a trusted adult who helps young people navigate the postchildhood transition can make the difference between whether they flourish or flounder, says Ms. Lewis of Measure of America. It’s even more important for young people who didn’t grow up in environments where they witnessed stable career paths."
The Christian Science Monitor | September 6, 2025