via Axios Columbus — "Columbus Metropolitan Library has spent recent years helping disconnected teens and young adults get back on track. The effort, part of a national campaign that wrapped up last year, was designed to reach "opportunity youth" — young people aged 16-24 who may be jobless or out of school, and who often face a number of socioeconomic barriers.

"The 'Creating Youth Opportunities' program was launched in 2022 by the Urban Libraries Council at 11 library systems across the country. Columbus programs included internship and opportunity fairs, skills training, discussion groups around trauma-informed care and a summer career support program for 1,000 teen volunteers and interns."

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