Reversing a Decade of Positive Trends: The Lingering Impact of the Pandemic on Out-of-School, Out-of-Work Young Adults in New York City

Report | Jul. 2023

Reversing a Decade of Positive Trends: The Lingering Impact of the Pandemic on Out-of-School, Out-of-Work Young Adults in New York City

Summary:

This brief, co-authored by JobsFirstNYC and the Community Service Society of New York, analyzes major recent changes to the out-of-school, out-of-work population of 16- to 24-year-olds in New York City. This includes the analysis of changes to both the supply-side and demand-side trends of the labor market and how it impacts young adults. Additionally, this brief seeks to explore broader issues and trends in NYC that may be affecting out-of-school, out-of-work young adults and offers recommendations for regaining ground lost to the pandemic.

Issues: Opportunities for Youth

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