US Department of Labor announces $7.5M cooperative agreement to continue support for disabled youth employment initiatives

Summary:

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $7.5 million, five-year cooperative agreement to the Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth, aiming to boost disabled youth employment. The center, administered by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, will provide $1.5 million annually to enhance national, state, and local workforce systems, focusing on improved outcomes for youth with disabilities, particularly from underserved communities.