Working for a Future: Equity and Access in Work-Based Learning for Young People

Nieves, Lisette; Anderson, Noel S.; Huntting, Becca

This book builds on the success of “Working to Learn" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) by focusing on the future of work and how young people, especially low-income young people and young people of color, are pursuing college and career goals through work-based learning experiences, yet encountering an increasingly racially and socioeconomically stratified labor market and educational system. Through policy analysis and case studies both from US and abroad, the authors will present the argument for why these models warrant revisitation, innovation, and investment, and elevate profiles of young workers, nonprofits, corporate partners, and governments today who are using work opportunities to open doors once closed.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2025-06-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031556357

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-55633-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 202