For today’s young people, a good job after graduation is no sure thing. As of July 2025, the youth unemployment rate in the US was more than double the overall unemployment rate—even as employers struggle to fill critical roles. The disconnect is stark: According to ManpowerGroup, 71% of US employers say they can’t find the talent they need.
The future will bring greater challenges. Transformative technology, including generative AI, isn’t just reshuffling the job market—it’s changing the very nature of work. In the next five years, nearly 40% of job skills will need to evolve, according to research from the World Economic Forum
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