Statewide Labor Market and Economy: Half of young Americans unemployed in 2011

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Half of young Americans unemployed in 2011

A report published Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that half of young Americans between the ages of 16 and 24 were unemployed in 2011.

Related: Report Says Job Doors Closing for Utah Youth

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