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Michigan Teen Unemployment Soars as Youth Month Begins

6/11/2025

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Michigan's teen unemployment is expected to reach 15.8%, the highest since 2020, with 260,000 teens entering the job market.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has designated June as "Youth Employment Month" to aid job-seeking teens.
Local businesses are struggling to hire, facing a surge in applications but limited job openings.
Initiatives like Pathfinder provide resources for youth in career planning and job placement.

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Story summary

Michigan's teen unemployment is expected to reach 15.8%, the highest since 2020, with 260,000 teens entering the job market.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has designated June as "Youth Employment Month" to aid job-seeking teens.
Local businesses are struggling to hire, facing a surge in applications but limited job openings.
Initiatives like Pathfinder provide resources for youth in career planning and job placement.