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Jun 10, 2020

How COVID-19 affects opportunities for young people

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development predicts a deep recession around the world. But for how long? Adidas pledges to hire more Black employees. And, how COVID-19 might lead to more “youth disconnection” in the U.S.

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The number of people ages 16 to 24 who aren't in school or at work could increase significantly under COVID-19.
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COVID-19 could devastate nation’s youth when it comes to school, work, new report finds
by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
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“Disconnected youth” are neither attending school nor working. COVID-19 could push the youth disconnection rate to 1 in 5 young people.
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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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COVID-19 could devastate nation’s youth when it comes to school, work, new report finds

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