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Disconnected Youth: A Look at 16- to 24-Year Olds Who Are Not Working or In School

Description: A young person's detachment from both the labor market and school is an indicator that he or she may not be adequately making the transition to adulthood. Referred to as "disconnected" in the social science literature, youth who are not working or in school may have difficulty gaining the skills and knowledge needed to attain self-sufficiency. The purpose of the report is to provide context for Congress about the characteristics of youth who are not working or in school, and the circumstances i… more
Date: April 22, 2009
Creator: Fernandes, Adrienne L. & Gabe, Thomas
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Unemployment Compensation (Insurance) and Military Service

Description: This report discusses Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX), which provides income support while former active duty military personnel or reservists released from active duty search for work. The report addresses funding for this service, who is entitled to UCX benefits, and Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC08) and the Extended Benefits (EB) payments, which a servicemember receives when regular unemployment benefits are exhausted.
Date: April 22, 2010
Creator: Whittaker, Julie M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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