Millions of Americans in their 20s are jobless — what’s behind the catastrophic rise of NEETs in the US

"When many people picture someone aged 16 to 24, they imagine a student buried in books or a young adult starting their first job. But for more than 4.3 million Gen Zers, neither is true — they're not in school, not working, and increasingly unsure where they fit in."

Yahoo News | April 30, 2025

The forgotten millions: Disconnected young Americans

"Research shows that disconnected youth face significantly reduced lifetime earnings, higher rates of unemployment, increased interaction with the criminal legal system, and poorer physical and mental health."

The Philadelphia Inquirer | April 15, 2025

‘Not invisible’: This Indy program helps struggling young people

"In 2022, about 24,300 young people in the Indianapolis metro area were in this category, according to the Social Science Research Council."

Mirror Indy | March 5, 2025