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.
What you'll need to is go to the DHS TWIC enrollment site to register online and schedule an appointment to fill out more paperwork and get your fingerprints done. The paperwork asks if you have been convicted of anything related to National Security, weapons, etc. The process at the office takes about 30 minutes. You'll have a photo taken for your ID and be on your way. Rumor has it that you'll have your card in about 2 weeks provided you pass the background check.