A Workforce Day of Action

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Stand united in support of adequate funding for workforce development, training and related programs to maintain and build a strong workforce for the future. Speak to your members of congress in their in-district offices.

The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) in collaboration with several national networks and organizations, urges you to participate in a Workforce Day of Action on Thursday, March 24, 2011 with your Members of Congress in your local district offices. To learn more about the Workforce Day of Action visit here and for information on how to prepare in your districts click here.

More summary info about education, workforce and youth development in the federal budget (including proposed cuts in funding to key programs), talking points and a sample letter is here.

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Juan is 18 years old a proud father, a student at City Roots and a Boston Youth Service Network youth committee member. Juan's family is from Venezuela, who moved from Florida to Boston. Juan was referred to City Roots by his brother who completed and graduated the program already, after he dropped out of his public high school. He wanted to start the school year fresh, and to still have the chance to get his diploma. At City Roots, Juan is learning Italian, and passing all of his classes, with good grades.

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