University of Wisconsin–Madison

Cleveland Youth Face Barriers to Good Jobs

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2017
Level City or Town
State(s) Ohio
Policy Areas Economic Justice
This report examines job market challenges faced by youth in Cleveland. The report reveals that youth encounter higher unemployment rates than the general population and that young workers, particularly people of color, are concentrated in low-wage sectors. The report recommends implementing a higher minimum wage, enforcing anti-discrimination laws, investing in workforce development, and preserving safety net programs like SNAP to Skills to improve young workers' prospects and economic opportunities in the city.

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