A rising number of America's young people are disconnected from work, school, and a sense of purpose.
  • A rising number of young Americans are disconnected from work, school, and a sense of purpose.
  • Disconnection rates have been increasing since the 1990s, affecting young people’s futures.
  • Poor mental health and a lack of a financial safety net contribute to rising disconnection.
  • fireweed@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    A growing group of America’s young people are not in school, not working, or not looking for work. They’re called “disconnected youth” or “opportunity youth,”

    There’s already a term for this: NEET. Not in Education, Employment, or Training