Jaylene Hernandez: Pursuing Her Dream and Finding Her Passion
Quick Take. With few opportunities in her hometown, Jaylene Hernandez moved to Tucson, AZ with her entire family where she attended Pima Community College and worked part-time. She hoped to transfer to a four-year institution but soon realized that the cost was prohibitive. Not sure of her next steps, Jaylene visited the Youth Employment Center,…
Read MoreLiam Chavez: Finding Help, Community, and Promise for the Future
Liam Chavez: Finding Help, Community, and Promise for the Future Quick Take: Liam Chavez overcame physical and mental health challenges in childhood and adolescence by channeling his energies into academic success. Uncertain of a career path after college, he found the Unity Council, where he completed a WIOA-funded program that placed him on a path…
Read MoreSOTU, Labor Secretary Possibilities: Young Adults DC Update 2-10-23
Executive-branch updates DOL Secretary Sec. Marty Walsh is likely leaving his post, seeking to run the NHL Players Association. A long list of contenders have been mentioned to replace Walsh: California Labor Secretary (now DOL Deputy Secretary) Julie Su Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) Former Deputy Labor Secretary Seth Harris AFL-CIO Chief Economist Bill Spriggs Former Labor Sec.…
Read MoreYoung Adults DC Update for 1/13/23
Legislative branch updates: Kevin McCarthy elected Speaker of the House: After 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy officially became speaker of the House late last Friday night. His election came after several days of negotiations with a group of far-right conservative lawmakers from the House Freedom Caucus (HFC), who won several key concessions. These include making…
Read MoreYoung Adults DC Update for 12/9/22
Legislative Branch Updates: Omnibus: Both parties are still working toward a FY23 omnibus funding bill; the difference in topline spending targets for nondefense line items is around $25 billion. Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott is also seeking to include his reauthorization of the National Apprenticeship Act in the omnibus, to expand apprenticeship opportunities and…
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