Youth Employment
The growing complexity of the global economy and continually evolving
technologies are dramatically changing the nature of work around
the world. EDC works with policymakers, educators, industries-and
particularly in partnership with young people-to help youth in
and out-of-school identify and develop the skills they need to
be successful.
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Out-of-School Youth
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EQUIP 3/Youth Trust: Learning and Earning for Out-of-school
Youth is designed to prepare and engage out-of-school children,
youth and young adults for their roles within the world of
work, civil society and family life. Youth Trust seeks to
achieve this purpose through strengthening youth and youth
serving organizations, including non governmental organizations,
government agencies, private businesses, and education and
training providers.
Read a feature article about EQUIP 3. 
Visit the EQUIP 3 Web Site.
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Worker Safety
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The Young Worker's Safety Resource Center provides training
for the staff of school and community-based job readiness
and placement programs, preparing them to teach teens about
occupational safety and health. The center also provides
seminars, technical assistance, and resources to employers
of youth and to other education and employment-related organizations
serving youth.
Read guidelines for keeping youth safe at work (PDF format;
Adobe Acrobat required).
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21st Century Skills
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EDC works at the intersection of schools and careers, helping
to ensure that standards for technology learning in schools
are aligned with the information technology (IT) skills required
for 21st century jobs. A centerpiece of this work is the
Information Technology Career Cluster Initiative (ITCCI),
which is developing and disseminating a national model for
IT education for schools and colleges
Read a Mosaic article about ITCCI.
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Child Labor in Tanzania
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In addition to expanding employment opportunities for young people over the age of 18, EDC works to mitigate problems caused by compulsory labor for young children. Poverty and a failing education system have driven a large
number of Tanzania's children into the labor market, where
they work long hours for little pay in very dangerous conditions. In response, EDC and Research Triangle Institute (RTI), are
establishing community learning centers in 11 Tanzanian
districts that will broadcast Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) lessons. The IRI lessons cover grade 1–4 academics, essential life skills, and information on navigating Tanzania's job market. When children complete the IRI program, they will be assisted to integrate back into the formal school system or into a vocational program to prepare them for more stable, less dangerous work in the years ahead.
Read a feature article about the Time-Bound Program on Eliminating
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