Reducing youth disconnection and the barriers to economic opportunity is critically important to ensure the health of our communities and our economy. Reaching our youth at this critical point in their lives with support, services and hope is life-changing. Data on youth disconnection can help us understand the challenges young people face and is essential for designing and implementing interventions and opportunities that lead to meaningful change. In this report, we examine the latest data on youth disconnections during 2020, including the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the relationship to young San Diegans’ access to education and employment.
