Has the First Job Disappeared? Connecting Young Workers to Employers and Work Experiences

Explore the critical issue of high unemployment rates among teens and young adults in this 1 hour 35 minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Examine the alarming decline in labor market participation for these age groups since 2000 and its long-term consequences on wages, upward mobility, and productivity. Discover how unemployment and underemployment of young adults impact society through lost tax revenues and increased public benefits. Gain insights from expert panelists as they analyze the role of employers in providing career-launching work experiences for young people. Investigate policies that may contribute to the problem and potential solutions to improve access to early work experience and economic prosperity for young workers. Learn from featured speakers including representatives from Opportunity Youth United, Tulane University's Cowen Institute, CLASP, Drexel University's Center for Labor Markets and Policy, and industry professionals, moderated by a Wall Street Journal reporter.