The New Forgotten Half and Research Directions to Support Them

Capitol Hill Forum

Join AYPF and the William T. Grant Foundation for the release of The New Forgotten Half and Research Directions to Support Them. In 1988, the landmark study The Forgotten Half: Pathways to Success for America’s Youth and Young Families drew national attention to low-income, disconnected youth and their struggle to lead successful adult lives. Now, 25 years later, we are faced with a new challenge. Many young people who enroll in college fail to complete their studies and attain a degree, and these youth often fare no better in the labor market than those with only a high school diploma. These young people are the new Forgotten Half.

The forum will include findings from the study, and include a two-part panel. Panelists will include Betsy Brand, Executive Director, AYPF, Adam Gamoran, President, WT Grant Foundation, James Rosenbaum, Professor, Northwestern University, and Barbara Veazey, President, West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The second panel will feature respondents to the issues raised during the event, and include Josh Wyner, Executive Director, College Excellence Program, Aspen Institute, and Gardner Carrick, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Manufacturing Institute, National Association of Manufacturers.