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Number of 'disconnected youth' on the rise
David Gura Dec 3, 2012
Millions of young people are out of school and have no jobs.
On economy, young voters sound like everybody else
Ian Hill Nov 5, 2012
College students speak out on economic issues they're thinking about this election year, from taxes to the deficit.
An age-old pre-occupation: The fountain of youth
Judy Muller Sep 14, 2012
There's a price to be paid for aging gracefully
Utility tries to head off 'Silver Tsunami'
Jaylyn Burns Aug 30, 2012
The northern California utility Pacific Gas & Electric is hoping to lure a new, younger workforce ahead of the retirement of many of its workers.
Young workers seek new paths to jobs
Sayre Quevedo Aug 24, 2012
With the youth unemployment rate at double the national average, many young workers are finding that the path they thought would lead to a career -- go to college, work hard, land a job -- may not be for them.
French candidates face 'Young & Poor' voters
John Laurenson Apr 20, 2012
A ratings agency in France evaluates how presidential candidates plan to tackle the country's dire youth employment problem.
Youth unemployment in Europe at dangerous levels
Tom Burridge Apr 6, 2012
While the U.S. continues to see optimistic job gains, the situation in Europe is not looking so hopeful. The worst affected group by far are the young.
'Boomerang Generation' hurts the economy
Todd Buchholz May 3, 2012
Commentator Todd Buchholz says young adults who return home to live with their parents are sapping the economy of needed vitality.
Wages falling for young, educated adults
Bob Moon Mar 7, 2012
A study by the Economic Policy Institute has found that for men and women between 23 and 29, the average income dropped between 7 and 11 percent in the past decade.
Emory students look to the uncertain future
Kai Ryssdal Mar 5, 2012
Soon-to-be graduates from Emory University in Atlanta discuss the four years they spent studying alongside a lousy economy, what they've learned since the financial crisis, and plans after graduation.
