An Inequitable Invitation to Citizenship: Non-College-Bound Youth and Civic Engagement

10 Dec 2009

"An Inequitable Invitation to Citizenship: Non-College-Bound Youth and Civic Engagement", published by Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), examines the issue of public and civic involvement for teenagers not on a university path. The paper explores the lack of engagement of this group compared to their peers and is rich with ideas and advice for a wide array of influencers, including funders, educators, the government, the military and businesses. The report concludes with recommendations of how to bring non-college-bound youth into our civic, public and political life.
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