Addressing the Dropout Crisis Among Young Adults

Create a solution to address the high dropout rates and absenteeism among young adults in school and in the workplace.

Youtube: Young People Aren’t the Problem and Absenteeism

NPR:  HS students getting recruited

How Much School and How Much Can I Make?  8 careers in social justice provides you with a better understanding of the many different careers available and what it takes to make a difference.  You can also make a good living while helping people.

Context: Every year, over 1.2 million students drop out of high school in the United States alone. That’s one student every 26 seconds – or 7,000 a day. Roughly 33% of college students dropped out of school in 2023. Are educational Co-Ops part of the answer?

Company Spotlight: Nebraska Appleseed is a nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They focus on addressing issues of economic justice, immigration rights, access to health care, and education equity through advocacy, litigation, and community education efforts. Their work aims to create systemic change and improve opportunities for vulnerable populations in Nebraska.

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