National Youth Administration Act of 1939
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:75th_United_States_Congress
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:National_Urban_League
gptkb:National_Association_of_Manufacturers gptkb:American_Youth_Congress gptkb:National_Council_of_Negro_Women gptkb:National_Education_Association gptkb:National_Youth_Administration_Alumni_Association |
| gptkbp:appointed_by |
gptkb:National_Youth_Administration
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:government_agency
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| gptkbp:controversy |
funding allocation
discrimination in program access |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt
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| gptkbp:duration |
1939 to 1943
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
1939
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
vocational training programs
recreational programs work-study programs |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Great_Depression
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National Youth Administration Act of 1939
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| gptkbp:impact |
youth employment
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
social reform movements
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| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
mixed results
program audits impact on local economies increased community engagement impact on family stability impact on educational attainment positive impact on mental health importance of community partnerships importance of job placement services importance of life skills training importance of mentorship programs long-term career benefits for participants need for better training programs need for diversity in programs need for more funding need for ongoing support after program completion role in fostering civic responsibility role in promoting social justice. role in reducing poverty skills mismatch in job placements |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
state governments
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future youth programs
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Fair_Labor_Standards_Act
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| gptkbp:outcome |
community service projects
improved job skills increased high school graduation rates reduced youth unemployment |
| gptkbp:purpose |
provide work and education for youth
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| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
gptkb:government_agency
$1 billion |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Civilian_Conservation_Corps
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| gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:National_Youth_Administration_Act_of_1943
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| gptkbp:signatories |
over 4 million youth
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| gptkbp:significance |
first federal program to provide jobs for youth
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Youth_Conservation_Corps
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| gptkbp:target_audience |
young people aged 16 to 25
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