34,000 young people out of school and work in Virginia Timothy Martin December 7, 2012 1 minute read According to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 6.5-million young people between the ages of 16 and 24 have dropped out of school and don’t have jobs. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Want to drive a few laps at Martinsville? $10 or a toy gets you on the trackNext: UPDATE: Missing Farmville man found in Glenvar area Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026