Youth Workforce Participation
Why we track this indicator
Employment of youth between 16-19 years of age is known to be an important phase in psychosocial development which includes sense of independence, responsibility, interpersonal skills, and financial understanding.
Youth Workforce Participation Data Breakdown
Status: Red
Definition: The American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates indicates the ratio of 16- to 19-year-olds that are employed from the total number of individuals in that age bracket. The resulting percentage is compared to the previous ACS 5-Year Estimate for the trend direction. This information is obtained through publicly available data.
Source: United States Census Bureau
Last Updated: January 2024
Mitigating Factors: None reported.
Methodology
Methodology: Utilizing census data on the percent of youth engaged in workforce activities is compared to the previous years census data. The difference in percent is used to determine the trend.
Goal: To observe an increase in youth engaged in the workforce.
Traffic Light:
Green: at least 1% increase in youth participation compared to previous year
Gray: within +/- 1% of previous year
Red: at least 1% decrease in youth participation compared to previous year
Supporting Research
Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Yet healthcare systems have not systematically addressed social determinants of health as it pertains to adolescents and young adults (AYAs), among other populations in need.
The Benefits and Risks of Adolescent Employment
This article summarizes findings from the Youth Development Study, a long-term, ongoing longitudinal study that has followed a community-based panel from middle adolescence through early adulthood.
Health consequences of youth unemployment
Youth unemployment is of increasing importance, not only as a social but also as a clinical problem.
Youth Unemployment and Health Effects
This paper focuses on research into youth unemployment and health effects from an international perspective.
Youth employment
Successful engagement of young people in the labour market and society is crucial not only for their own personal economic prospects and well-being, but also for overall economic growth and social cohesion.
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Public Data
This data comes from a public source. The information pertaining to employment is found through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Education information (if not otherwise acknowledged) is found through the Indiana Department of Education.
Indicators in Action
The ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program will provide low barrier grants to collaborating partners which will help increase cross-system collaboration and facilitate the community response to needs and/or gaps identified through the Elkhart County Child Dashboard. Applicants may request up to $2,000. Two or more applicants can collaborate for collaborative action based upon one or more data indicators and increase the grant request. By leveraging the ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program partners can have a platform that helps to inform community goals and creates a stronger sustainability platform for their programs.
For a copy of the 1-page proposal template click here or email David Wiegner.