Hannah Johns: Finding Strength in Adversity and Charting a Path Forward

Quick Take. Hannah Johns overcame a difficult childhood in rural Nebraska to complete high school, enroll in community college, and, with the help of the state Department of Labor, land a full-time paid internship with Riverside Discovery Center, a park and zoo complex. Early Life. Hannah was raised in Garing, a small community in western…

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NYEC November Newsletter

NYEC Prepares to Launch Chicago Youth Mental Health Fair and Forum On December 3, 2022, the inaugural cohort of six young adults will launch their city-wide event named, “Chicago’s Youth Mental Health Fair and Forum.” The event seeks to raise awareness around mental health and connect youth in Chicago to mental health resources. The project…

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Young Adults DC Update for 11/11/22

Legislative Branch Updates: See these slides for some info on what Congress may try to address in December and potential candidates for the Democratic leadership contest, if there is turnover. I put these together quickly – if you’re confused, feel free to ask me questions. Executive Branch Updates: Student loan forgiveness paused. This is part of an overall rise in individual federal…

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Report: Collaborative Outcomes from the Youth Justice and Employment Community of Practice

Contact Information National Youth Employment Coalition Mimi Haley Executive Director mhaley@nyec.org   Release Date: October 11, 2022 NATIONAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT COALITION RELEASES OUTCOMES FROM YOUTH JUSTICE AND EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE   Washington D.C., October 11, 2022 — The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) released a report “Youth Justice and Employment Community of Practice: Lessons…

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