Immigrant persons compose a large share of the United States labor force. In the 1990’s one out of every two new workers was an immigrant. Many, however, did not speak English or have strong academic credentials and skills (Capps, 1). In this article you will read about the immigrant persons’ skills position in America, what […]
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Adolescents Face Toughest Job Market on Record
Employment opportunities for teens and early twenties have plummeted in recent years, according to a new study by the Brookings Institution. Just 26% of teens ages 16 to 19 had a job in 2011, down from 45% in 2000. That’s the lowest rate on record in the post-World War II era. The Brookings study tracked […]
Immigrant Persons’ Rights Support Groups and Housing Rights
If you find yourself looking for immigrant persons’ rights support groups, there are three which could be of great help. They are the North Carolina Chapter of the National Organization for Women, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Ford Foundation. I will describe these groups and also tell you about immigrant persons’ housing rights […]