Monday, June 18, 2007
Does Unemployment and Poverty Go Hand in Hand?
The unemployment rate is only 5%, but the poverty rate is much higher. Unfortunately, there are many people with jobs who still live in poverty. Many people find jobs when they should be looking for careers, and for the most part, many high schools are not preparing students for college which would ultimately prepare them for careers. On the other hand, high schools are not giving young people the skills to obtain all the other well-paying jobs, such as trades, that do not require a college degree. What are some other causes of the lack of preparation? What can be done to make sure that young people are prepared? Or do you think that young people are being prepared? Does unemployment and poverty go hand in hand?
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I think youth should be able to start working earlier. Most states do not allow youth to work until 15, 16, sometimes even later. I think that when youth have an opportunity to start working earlier it provides more opportunities for them to figure out what they are interested in, which I think will have direct impact on how well they do in school and the career options available after they graduate.
I think we need a range of companies/industries that are willing to pay youth, even if it just a small stipend, to have job opportunities in a range of career fields. I know some schools do this and would be interesting in knowing whether any go to schools or know of schools in your city that provide these opportunities for youth...
Well if youth start working earlier, there needs to be mearsures in place so that its not child labor. I understand for the need for youth to have money but its easy to exploit youth. I think the age should stay at 15 or 16.
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