Highly Educated Grads Can’t Find Work. What’s Happening?

By Peter Coy

Produced by Derek Arthur

Recently graduated and struggling to find a job? You are not alone. In this audio essay, the Opinion economics writer Peter Coy explores why the class of 2024 is in a job slump, despite a low unemployment rate. He talks to a recent graduate, John York, about his challenges so far.

(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

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