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Opportunity Youth & Young AdultsWelcome to CHILDREN AT RISK’s Opportunity Youth & Young Adults Policy Resource hub, where you can
explore the economic and data landscape of each Texas House and Senate district.
Texas’ youth have the power to drive a thriving economy and vibrant communities. Yet, too many are left without the support they need to pursue education or careers. Opportunity Youth and Young Adults (OYYA) are a subset of the population, ages 16-24, who are neither in school or working.
This group represents a vital part of our future, and they deserve accessible pathways to reconnect and realize their potential. By working together and leveraging resources effectively, we can open doors for OYYA, helping them build brighter futures and contributing to Texas’ long-term prosperity.
KEY FACTS
Young Texans aged 16-24 are crucial to not only our workforce but our economic future, yet 13.1% are neither in school nor working. These opportunity youth and young adults (OYYA) need support to reconnect and become college or career ready.
In 2025, the Texas Workforce Commission plans to allocate over $80 million in WIOA funds—the primary
resource for OYYA—to youth programs. To secure Texas’ prosperity, we must efficiently use these funds and improve coordination among stakeholders to help over one million OYYA reengage in education or employment.
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