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Solutions to bleak options for America’s youth
Read MoreMSNBC’s The Dylan Ratigan Show on March 14, 2012 Video: Americas young people are increasingly unemployed and in massive financial debt, but what are their options in todays economy? Youth advocates Amy Lin and Aaron Smith join MSNBCs Dylan Ratigan...
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Young Invincibles Responds to the February Unemployment Numbers
Read MoreThe February employment report surpassed expectations as the economy added 227,000 jobs. However, the steadily improving conditions encouraged more people to start looking for work again, thereby holding the unemployment rate steady at 8.3% (The government only counts people as...
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President Obama’s Budget Signals Major Steps Forward in Investment in America’s Youth
Read MoreToday, Young Invincibles’ Executive Director, Aaron Smith, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s release of the 2013 budget: “We support the steps President Obama is taking toward ensuring affordable college and increased job opportunities for young adults across...
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New Year Brings New Opportunities
Read Moreby Katy Fairl Earlier today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its January employment report. The national unemployment rate fell from 8.5% to 8.3% over the last month as the economy added 243,000 jobs. The New Year also brought...
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College Majors to Get You Hired
Read MoreOriginally posted on joinchangenation.org on January 23, 2012 I had loved theater ever since I was in junior high school. I took part in Drama Club and community theater groups in high school and was sure that I would become...
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Minor Improvements for Young Workers
Read MoreOn Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its monthly employment report. The nationwide unemployment rate fell from 9.1% in September to 8.6% as the economy created 200,000 jobs. Similar to previous installments, however, young adults showed small steps forward,...
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What does the payroll tax cut mean for young Americans?
Read MoreThis week, leaders in the House and Senate are debating whether to extend the payroll tax cut for workers in 2012. If Congress doesn’t vote in favor of extending the tax cut, employees will begin paying a 6.2 percent tax...
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What does the payroll tax cut mean for young Americans?
Read MoreThis week, leaders in the House and Senate are debating whether to extend the payroll tax cut for workers in 2012. Click here to learn more.
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Young Workers Making Gains (Slowly)
Read MoreFinally some good news for young Americans: according to CNN, 650,000 workers between the ages of 16 to 24 were hired within the last three months, the largest spike since the Great Recession began. At its worst point, less than half...