Report/Research

Young Adult Talent Development: How to Keep the Momentum Going During COVID-19

At a Glance

This brief shares lessons about sustaining young adult talent development efforts amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a collapsing economy, and reexamination of the work in light of the rekindled Black Lives Matter movement. The insights came from both young adults and practitioners in the Young Adult Talent Development Network.

Published jan. 26, 2021

Contributors

Adria Steinberg

Senior Advisor

Aundrea Gregg, Consultant, Reinvention Challenge Series

Capabilites

Influence

Design

Areas of Work

Preparing for the Future of Work
Ensuring Equity in Advancement
Meeting Employer Needs

Topics

Impact Story

Young Adult Talent Development Network

Scale

Influence

The Young Adult Talent Development Network is comprised of leaders of more than 35 national and local organizations that are leaders in young adult talent development and employer engagement.

Luis, Javan, and Justin turned their lives around with help from Opportunity Works. Learn how the national effort paved pathways to postsecondary and career success for 2,000+ youth who had been out of school and out of work.

Impact Story

Opportunity Works

Design

Scale

A national effort that paved pathways to college and career success for 2,000+ youth who were out of school and work—and proved the impact of JFF’s Back on Track model.