Oct 17, 2022 07:00:00

A system that young people can get 140,000 yen every month with basic income will be started in Los Angeles

It turned out that from August 31, 2022 in Los Angeles, USA, a basic income system was started that pays young people $ 1000 (about 140,000 yen) every month. The program, which is aimed specifically at young people facing financial difficulties, is reportedly aimed at providing opportunities for young people to receive an education and acquire skills.

Three-Year Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for 300 Youth Launches – Supervisor Hilda L Solis

https://hildalsolis.org/three-year-guaranteed-income-pilot-program-for-300-youth-launches/

LA basic income program to give young adults $1,000 a month - Los Angeles Times
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-12/la-basic-income-program-to-give-young-adults-1-000-a-month

On October 12, 2022, the Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services had introduced a pilot program that would provide three years of guaranteed income to 300 young people ages 18 to 24. Participants were randomly selected from registrants of the `` General Relief Opportunities for Work (GROW) Program '', which is a youth employment support service.

The GROW program is a program created for those eligible for

General Relief , which provides financial support to young people with financial difficulties, who have no housing or limited opportunities for education and career development. It provides employment and training to young people experiencing special difficulties such as As part of the GROW program, the TAYportunity Income Guarantee Program provides a monthly income guarantee of $1,000 for 36 months.

“These young people had to develop strength and resilience to overcome many challenges in life,” said Los Angeles Trustees Commissioner Hilda Solis, the founder of the program. Likewise, they need the opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities, and this income guarantee offer is very likely to be the key to unlocking their full potential. Let's comment.

A spokeswoman for Solis' office said the income guarantee program started on August 31.

Robert, one of the program participants, said, 'I am very happy to be selected for the TAYportunity Income Guarantee Program. Now I can save money to buy a car and find a house. I will.”

According to the Los Angeles Times, in early 2022, Los Angeles County will also launch an experimental program called ' Breathe ,' which will provide $1,000 a month to residents over the age of 18 who are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting program. In 2021, it will launch another basic income program that will provide $1,000 a month to 3,200 households for one year, making it the largest U.S. city to adopt such an initiative. That's what I mean.