In 2007, the unemployment rate of young black high school graduates was 33.0 percent. It continued on a general upward trend until 2011, when it was 48.9 percent, and continued creeping up, to 49.1 percent over the last year.
twic card cost and renewal. It costs $128 for a five-year registration, but you may be able to pay only $105.25 if you have already gone through the STA, have completed a background check, have a hazardous materials endorsement or a Free and Secure Trade card.
Upon filling out all the paperwork, one of the first things an applicant must do is complete a security threat assessment (STA). The STA involves a lot of paperwork, and itâs recommended that you apply for a TWIC card at least 8-12 weeks in advance of actually needing it. After submitting your application, it usually takes 4-6 weeks to hear back; you can check on your applicationâs progress in the mean time. Here is the entire process: