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Reduce the proportion of adolescents and young adults who aren't in school or working — AH‑09

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Most Recent Data:
10.6 percent (2023)

Target:
11.2 percent 1

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
11.5 percent of adolescents and young adults aged 16 to 24 years were neither enrolled in school nor working in 2017

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Reduce the proportion of adolescents and young adults who are neither enrolled in school nor working

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Data Source:  American Community Survey (ACS), Census

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Summary

Both work and school provide important skills for the transition to adulthood, like time management and organization. In addition, people with higher levels of education may be healthier and live longer. Interventions that increase high school graduation rates and help young people in the job market are important for improving physical and mental health.

Topics:  Adolescents , Economic Stability, Schools

Workgroup: Adolescent Health Workgroup

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1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.