2026 Youth Employment Data for Policy Makers

Teen employment in Allegheny County has fallen 36% since 2000, limiting opportunities for young people to gain early work experience as the region’s workforce ages. What does this mean for our future workforce, and how can policymakers respond?

Explore Partner4Work’s latest data brief for local employment trends, the role of programs like Learn & Earn, and considerations for investing in young people’s pathways from first jobs to careers.