Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024

The Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024 authorizes $1 billion to $1.25 billion annually (2025-2030) to fund youth employment programs for individuals aged 14-24, with a focus on those with barriers to employment. It creates three main components: summer employment programs (30% of funds) requiring minimum 4-week, wage-protected placements; year-round employment programs (35% of funds) requiring minimum 180-day placements with 25% employer wage contribution; and competitive grants (35% of funds) for community partnerships to improve high school graduation and youth employment rates. The bill mandates supportive services (transportation, child care, etc.), career exploration, work-based learning, and performance reporting with demographic disaggregation, while requiring programs to prioritize high-skill, high-wage sectors and adhere to minimum wage standards.