Changing the conversation on New Jersey’s opportunity youth

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The status quo is working. But for who?

New Jersey is home to more than 100,000 opportunity youth - young people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school or working.

This shadow population routinely sits at the cross section of society's system failures. Each year, New Jersey pours nearly $300,000 per youth into the juvenile justice system, outspending public education per student 14-1.

Bridging the equity gap across the state requires a disruption to the status-quo, led by collaborative thought-leaders, mission-drive partners and tested strategies with clear outcomes.

 

 Newark Opportunity Youth Network's approach is shaped by proven outcomes and a purposeful mission:

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