In New York City, a staggering number of young adults are out of school, out of work (OSOW) or in low paying jobs. Many supplement with government aid in order...
December 2, 2014
Although New York City's unemployment rate has plummeted in recent months, economic recovery remains little more than a rumor for the more than 300,000 New Yorkers between 18 and 24...
August 6, 2014
As the U.S. economy continues to gather steam, the Great Recession is becoming a distant memory for many Americans. In New York City, employment has passed pre-slump levels, with 312,000...
May 12, 2014
How in the world does a young adult get a decent paying job in New York City? Even college graduates with good grades, experience and connections often have to take...
May 6, 2014
We all hear about how hard it is for young adults to get a decent job in New York City. Popular TV shows and news stories usually focus on college...
April 21, 2014
A certification program that is the cornerstone of New York's job-training strategy for young adults is deeply flawed and almost entirely ignored by employers, a report to be released Monday...
January 13, 2014
More than $1 billion dollars has been poured into giving the Lower East Side a face lift, but some residents are not fans of the surgery being performed on their neighborhood. To...
December 4, 2013
Eduardo Bueno landed a job as a hotel bellman in New York this year after finishing a youth employment program that let the 18-year-old practice interviewing and overcome a nervous...
September 25, 2013
Forest Hills Patch | by Nathan Duke Forest Hills' Queens Community House has been awarded a grant to develop an initiative that would help young adults find jobs. A...
September 15, 2013
A year ago, Luis Vargas seemed stuck in the ranks of New York City’s 172,000 young adults who are not in school or working. Now he’s a full-time pastry chef...
