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Youth and young adults with disabilities (Y&YADs) are overrepresented in the justice system. Researchers estimate between 30-60% of youth in correctional facilities have a disability and are at an elevated risk of adverse outcomes, including...

COVID19 led to elevated levels of trauma and emotional distress worldwide. Youth and young adults with disabilities (Y&YAD) are among the most susceptible to experiencing long-term consequences affecting their employment and ability to contribute...

CAPE-Youth is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, The Council of State Governments, the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability at Cornell University, the...

The United States in recent years has seen an unprecedented increase in mental health problems for children and youth.

The Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth) invites you to join our next webinar on Collaboration to Support Youth Employment Outcomes.

This webcast series provides an overview of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs.  The webcast series will walk you through both programs and explain eligibility, services and other...

Gear Up for an Extra Special National Apprenticeship Week

This report was prepared for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under contract number HHSS283201700001 / 75S20319F42002 with SAMHSA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Donelle Johnson served as...

The Reentry Employment Opportunities Act, would codify into law the U.S. Department of Labor’s Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program, which supports national, regional and local organizations that administer skills training programs. The...

Answers to questions about how exiting incarceration affects eligibility for federal student aid and options for repaying federal student loans.