Journal Article
Young Workers Fuel Recovery in Jobs Requiring a High School Diploma or Less
Pollard, Emily (2024-06-14)
The labor force of individuals with a high school diploma or less has surpassed pre-pandemic levels thanks to an increase in the number of young workers. However, this shift toward younger workers could affect both the current and future productive capacity of the economy. Young workers lack experience and work fewer hours, which could lead to productivity losses in the short term. More concerningly, some young people appear to be foregoing education to work, which may hurt their future labor market prospects.
Economic Bulletin

Out-of-School Young Adults Faring Poorly in Economic Slowdown
Rodgers, William M. (2022-11-29)
Since February 2022, out-of-school young adults have seen their employment-population ratio decline sharper than other groups.
On the Economy

Inflation, Softer Jobs Market Challenge Vulnerable Workers
Rodgers, William M.; Scott, Sophia (2023-04-20)
Persistent inflation and slower job growth may further challenge vulnerable groups, particularly LMI families and out-of-school young Black and Latino adults.
On the Economy