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Youth unemployment crisis and policy proposals across parties
A wide-ranging look at youth unemployment in the United States highlights dramatic disparities among black and Hispanic youths, skill gaps, and a shifting economy. The piece surveys causes, such as education dropouts, inner city plant closures, and a move to service jobs, and weighs conservative and liberal responses from job training to tax reforms and enterprise zones. It notes estimates of 65 percent unemployment among black youths in some measures, critiques federal counting methods, and outlines proposed programs including CETA reform, targeted wage schemes, and a National Youth Service style effort. The article also cites forecasts from the Carnegie Council about demographic shifts and potential benefits if youth supports are maintained or enhanced.