‘Disconnected youth’ commission taking first steps toward strategy

“..we have to create this young-person, student-centered model in terms of their needs,” DeLong said.

119K Commission Outlines Goals For October Report

The 119K Commission laid out the beginnings of its strategy to help tens of thousands of at-risk and disconnected youth find meaningful work and education opportunities during a media call held Wednesday afternoon.

Statewide Leaders Closer to Plan to Connect At Risk Youth with Job Opportunities

CT youth facing obstacles need additional support

Slipped through the grasp of schools, young people who are disconnected need intensive supports provided by community-based organizations to help them reconnect to education and employment pathways.