The National Youth Administration (NYA) was a United States federal agency created in 1935 as part of the New Deal to provide jobs for unemployed young people during the Great Depression. It was one of the largest government programs of its kind in the nation's history, providing work for over 1 million young people between 16 and 25 years old.
Programs and Services
The NYA provided a wide variety of programs and services for young people, including:
* Job training and placement
* Work-study programs
* Rural development projects
* Artistic and cultural projects
* Recreational activities
* Health services
* Educational opportunities
Achievements
The NYA is credited with helping millions of young people during the Great Depression by providing them with jobs, training, and other support services. The program is also credited with helping to improve the nation's economy and morale during a time of great hardship.
End of the NYA
The NYA was phased out in 1943 as the United States entered World War II and the economy began to recover. Many of the programs and services provided by the NYA were transferred to other federal agencies or to state and local governments.
Legacy
The NYA left a lasting legacy on the United States. It is credited with helping to establish the government's role in providing support to young people, and it paved the way for later programs such as the Job Corps and the Peace Corps. The NYA also helped to lay the foundation for the modern welfare state in the United States.