In the fourth quarter of 2013, there were only two working-age natives holding a job for every one that was not employed. This represents a huge deterioration. As recently as 2000, there were three working-age adults holding a job for every one not working.
We have a huge catastrophe happening among our young people. There is massive unemployment and underemployment. It has huge repercussions throughout our economy and for the future.
I was a career counselor for almost 20 years and a recruiter for many more. Send me ANY young person who truly wants a decent job and I’ll find them one within 60 days. I’m serious.