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Young Americans Struggle For Jobs Youth unemployment remains remarkably high across the country. In some places, the jobless rate among 16- to 24-year-olds is more than twice the overall rate. Morning Edition looks at the difficulties young people face in finding work years after the end of the Great Recession.
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Young Americans Struggle For Jobs

U.S. Program Helps Africans Learn Entrepreneurial Skills

David Greene talks to Enitan Kuku, who's from Nigeria, and Mildred Apenyo, who's from Uganda, about a U.S. State Department entrepreneurial fellowship for young leaders from Africa.

U.S. Program Helps Africans Learn Entrepreneurial Skills

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Job Corps Celebrates 50 Years Helping Low-Income Youths

The federal program has centers across the country that provide education and vocational training. Kelly McEvers talks to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez about how Job Corps serves disadvantaged youths.

Job Corps Celebrates 50 Years Helping Low-Income Youths

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Young Americans Make Up The Most Unemployed Generation

As part of our youth unemployment series, Rory O'Sullivan, deputy director of Young Invincibles, talks to David Greene about career prospects for people graduating from high school.

Young Americans Make Up The Most Unemployed Generation

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Teaching Swim Lessons Keeps Young Woman's Budget Afloat

Alexis Powers, who lives in Atlanta, recently graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in anthropology. She doesn't have a 9-to-5 job and is hustling to help support herself.

Teaching Swim Lessons Keeps Young Woman's Budget Afloat

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For One Recent College Grad In D.C., Job Interviews Are Dead Ends

All summer we're focusing on out-of-work youth and how they're getting by. Sarai Johnson, a recent Howard University grad, says she's learned to swallow her pride when it comes to doing certain jobs.

For One Recent College Grad In D.C., Job Interviews Are Dead Ends

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More Than Half Of Spaniards In Their 20s Are Unemployed

Even though Spain's economy is out of recession, youth unemployment has hit 57.7 percent. Economists say it could be years before jobs return. By then, many will have missed a decade or more of work.

More Than Half Of Spaniards In Their 20s Are Unemployed

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Telecommuting Didn't Work Out For One Transplanted Worker

All summer, we're talking with out-of-work young adults about how they're making ends meet. Chrystina Gastlelum, 32, moved to Maine from New York City and tried to keep doing her job remotely.

Telecommuting Didn't Work Out For One Transplanted Worker

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Next To Silicon Valley, Nonprofits Draw Youth Of Color Into Tech

Taneka Armstrong, 20, is learning about different aspects of the tech industry — from coding to sales — through the nonprofit group Hack the Hood. Aarti Shahani/NPR hide caption

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Next To Silicon Valley, Nonprofits Draw Youth Of Color Into Tech

Programs like Hack the Hood try to help young people in Oakland, Calif., find a gateway into the high-tech industry — and out of "dead-end" jobs.

Next To Silicon Valley, Nonprofits Draw Youth Of Color Into Tech

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Economy Hurts Young Adults Looking For Their First Job

Youth unemployment is double the national rate. Renee Montagne talks to Roberto Angulo of AfterCollege Inc. and Courtney Hawkins of the Federation Employment & Guidance Service Bronx Youth Center.

Economy Hurts Young Adults Looking For Their First Job

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A 'Lost Generation Of Workers': The Cost Of Youth Unemployment

Alex Contreras stands outside his apartment in south Reno. The 20-year-old was trained to be a security guard but hasn't been able to find a full-time job. He is moving to Las Vegas soon, where he'll continue his search. Will Stone/Reno Public Radio hide caption

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A 'Lost Generation Of Workers': The Cost Of Youth Unemployment

Youth joblessness remains remarkably high across the country, threatening long-term trouble for young people's career trajectories, earning potential and the overall health of the economy.

A 'Lost Generation Of Workers': The Cost Of Youth Unemployment

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