Study: Does National Service Experience Improve a Young Person's Job Prospects?
In a 2016-2017 research experiment, we examined whether fictitious resumes that included AmeriCorps service were more likely to receive callbacks from employers.
Deeply Affected by the Pandemic, Youth Are Committed to Helping Others
Young people in America have been hit hard by COVID-19, but they're taking action to help their communities and it's influencing their political views and engagement.
CIRCLE Study Shows YouthBuild Builds Leaders
Our research finds that this nonprofit which provides training and employment to young adults also teaches valuable civic skills.
Civic Health and Unemployment II: The Case Builds
A new report co-written by CIRCLE experts continues our work exploring the links between a community's civic life and its economic resilience.
How Developing Civic Skills Can Translate to Broader Youth Development
An evaluation by former CIRCLE Director Peter Levine underscores the value of a developmental approach to youth civic engagement.