YOUNG WORKERS IN THE SHADOW OF THE GREAT RECESSION: ANALYSIS AND PERSPECTIVES

YOUNG WORKERS IN THE SHADOW OF THE GREAT RECESSION: ANALYSIS AND PERSPECTIVES

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CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1: IN THE SHADOW OF THE GREAT RECESSION: EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES OF YOUNG WORKERS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

CONNECTING EDUCATION AND THE LABOR MARKET

JOB FIT

UPWARD MOBILITY

YOUNG WORKERS’ UNEMPLOYMENT

YOUNG WORKERS’ OUTLOOK

POLICY AND RESEARCH IMPLICATIONS

APPENDIX A:METHODOLOGY

APPENDIX B: RESPONSES TO THE SURVEY OF YOUNG WORKERS

Chapter 2: YOUTH AND THE LABOR FORCE: BACKGROUND AND TRENDS

SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

OVERVIEW OF DATA

RECENT TRENDS

TRENDS OVER TIME

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SITUATION

CONSEQUENCES OF YOUTH LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION TRENDS

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX. SUPPLEMENTAL TABLES AND FIGURES

INDEX