Published: Wednesday, 10 Apr 2013 | 2:49 PM ET
High school and college graduates are still being hobbled by years of weak economic growth and an extremely tight job market, and that difficult start in the job market could impact the Class of 2013 for years to come, a new analysis finds.
"Graduating in a bad economy has long-lasting economic consequences," said Heidi Shierholz, economist with the Economic Policy Institute, which prepared the report on young workers released Wednesday.
A big study released yesterday by the Economic Policy Institute called the âClass of 2013″ confirms what youâve already seen up close: high school and college grads are in serious trouble. Half of all high school grads under 25 are underemployed, while 30% are unemployed; 18% of college grads are not working enough, while 9% are out of work altogether.
The liberal-leaning think tank looked at high school graduates between ages 17 and 20 who aren't enrolled in further schooling, as well as college graduates between ages 21 and 24 who have a bachelor's degree and aren't seeking further education.
According to EPI's analysis, the Class of 2013 could be earning less than they might have in a stronger economy for as long as 10 or 15 years.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100631645
High school and college graduates are still being hobbled by years of weak economic growth and an extremely tight job market, and that difficult start in the job market could impact the Class of 2013 for years to come, a new analysis finds.
"Graduating in a bad economy has long-lasting economic consequences," said Heidi Shierholz, economist with the Economic Policy Institute, which prepared the report on young workers released Wednesday.
A big study released yesterday by the Economic Policy Institute called the âClass of 2013″ confirms what youâve already seen up close: high school and college grads are in serious trouble. Half of all high school grads under 25 are underemployed, while 30% are unemployed; 18% of college grads are not working enough, while 9% are out of work altogether.
The liberal-leaning think tank looked at high school graduates between ages 17 and 20 who aren't enrolled in further schooling, as well as college graduates between ages 21 and 24 who have a bachelor's degree and aren't seeking further education.
According to EPI's analysis, the Class of 2013 could be earning less than they might have in a stronger economy for as long as 10 or 15 years.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100631645
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