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Gould, Elise; Mokhiber, Zane; Wolfe, Julia – Economic Policy Institute, 2019
Fallout from the Great Recession did a lot of damage to the employment prospects of young adults just entering the workforce after graduating from high school or college--and that damage persisted well into the recovery. In this study, the authors analyze data on recent young college graduates (ages 21-24) to learn about the Class of 2019's…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Graduate Study, Employment Level, Unemployment
Gould, Elise; Wolfe, Julia; Mokhiber, Zane – Economic Policy Institute, 2019
The members of the high school Class of 2019 who enter the labor market right after graduating have better job prospects than young people who graduated from high school into the aftermath of the recession, a result of the steady (if slow) progression of the economic recovery. This study analyzes data on recent young high school graduates (ages…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Unemployment, Underemployment, Wages
Gould, Elise; Mokhiber, Zane; Wolfe, Julia – Economic Policy Institute, 2018
Sustained improvements in economic conditions in recent years have brightened young graduates' prospects for employment and wage growth. This report focuses exclusively on those graduating from college. This study analyzes data on recent young college graduates (ages 21-24) to learn about the Class of 2018's economic prospects as they start their…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Graduate Study, Employment Level, Unemployment
Gould, Elise; Mokhiber, Zane; Wolfe, Julia – Economic Policy Institute, 2018
This study analyzes data on recent young high school graduates (ages 18-21) to learn about the Class of 2018's economic prospects as they start their careers. The report begins by providing a snapshot of the educational attainment of all young adults in this age group (not just graduates) and of all working-age adults (ages 18-64) to provide…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Unemployment, Underemployment, Wages