Summer Youth Employment Programs - Taking Stock and Seizing the Moment

Explore a comprehensive webinar on summer youth employment programs (SYEP) and their adaptation to the challenges of 2020. Gain insights from a national survey of local leaders overseeing summer jobs programs, presented by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions. Learn about the resilience demonstrated by communities in response to the triple pandemic of COVID-19, economic crisis, and racial injustice. Discover recommendations for policymakers, systems leaders, and funders on advancing equitable career opportunities for young people. Hear from experts including CLASP's Kisha Bird, Aspen's Monique Miles and Mike Swigert, and Connect Detroit's Shuna Hayward as they discuss the future of SYEP and year-round youth employment initiatives.