Youth Employment: A Foundation for Mental Health and Well-Being
A job can have a profound effect on someone’s well-being. A good job creates financial stability, can make a person feel more secure and help them plan for the future. A good job provides benefits and other supports to workers when they need them. And when workers have a voice and opportunities to learn and grow, good jobs promote a sense of belonging. That’s just one of the reasons that the Department of Labor wants to create not just any job but good jobs, and more pathways into those good jobs for young people. The department is committed to making sure everyone can get access to the support they need to live full and healthy lives. For young adults in particular, positive, safe, and age-appropriate workforce development and training programs – like internships, apprenticeships, and mentoring programs – can also be important access points to information and resources on supporting