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"As Texas contemplates the long road to economic recovery from the downturn caused by COVID-19, workforce development programs – such as national nonprofits and Dallas Regional Chamber members Generation USA, Merit America, Per Scholas, and Year Up DFW – will be a critical part of the path forward."

"Successful job-training programs for low-income young people have long been held in person. Can a virtual ladder still be a path to the middle class?"

"A combination of 'bootcamp-style' training, foundational, one-on-one support from professional mentors, and data-driven methodology are features of nonprofit Generation USA’s practices to train individuals who are currently neither in school nor gainfully employed."

“Generations pretty much saved my life,” Brady said. “I am so thankful ... I tear up just thinking about how far this program has brought me in 11 weeks. I went from no job, no skills, to getting my first IT certification and a new job.”

“It’s helping to build my confidence as well as self-esteem,” Harris after a recent session. “I think it’s really wonderful.”

"Students aren't looking for a handout. They're looking to step into the employment system and work their way up," said Sean Segal, chief operating officer at the nonprofit Generation.

Learn more about how Generation can help Veterans find a meaningful career path.

“It’s not just skills training that keeps people in jobs. It’s providing them with the assistance they need to stay in jobs..."

Hiring “opportunity youth” represents a potential triple-win: for employers, employees, and economic health.