The Class of 2016: The labor market is still far from ideal for young graduates

By Teresa Kroeger, Tanyell Cooke, and Elise Gould

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Introduction and key findings

The Great Recession has had lasting effects on employment prospects of young people entering the workforce after graduating from high school or college. Despite officially ending in June 2009, the recession left millions unemployed for prolonged spells, with recent workforce entrants such as young graduates being particularly vulnerable.