A DC youth job guarantee, which would connect young people who want to work with a job with a livable wage, benefits, and supportive services, can yield positive outcomes for eligible workers and redress chronic racial inequities in the labor market.
Caitlin Schnur
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DC Council Should Restore Funding for the Baby Bonds Program
Chairperson McDuffie and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Caitlin Schnur, and I am the Deputy Policy Director at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI). DCFPI is a nonprofit organization that shapes racially-just tax,...
Lawmakers Should Require Third Party Evaluation of Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program
Chairperson Bonds and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Caitlin Schnur, and I am the Deputy Policy Director at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI). DCFPI is a nonprofit organization that shapes racially-just tax,...
Council Must Prioritize Workers and Continue to Implement I-82 as Intended
Chairperson McDuffie, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Caitlin Schnur, and I am the Deputy Policy Director at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI). DCFPI is a non-profit organization that shapes racially-just tax,...