Starbucks and Other Major Companies Pledge Job Opportunities for 100,000 Unemployed Youth
Referred to by economists as "disconnected youth," there is an estimated 5.5 million Americans, ages 16 to 24, who aren't employed or in school. According to a study published by Social Science Research Council, African Americans have the highest rate of disconnected youth at 22.5%, followed by Latinos at 18.5%. To address this issue, Starbucks launched the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative Monday, pledging to hire young people for apprenticeships, internships, part-time jobs and full-time jobs.
