Brookings 1/7/22: “The pathway from adolescence to adulthood and a good job in the United States should not be an obstacle course. But it is—and it will remain that way unless we create more and better options to prepare young people for employment and life.
At the same time, America’s youth also face a future of “costly,” deadly disasters due to climate change. The economic and climate challenges young adults face may not seem related, but one program could address both: the Civilian Climate Corps, which would put young people to work addressing a range of environmental problems while also offering structure and a paycheck.”