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Job Market Crisis: 9.2% Youth Unemployment Hits Graduates Hard

12/6/2025

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The hiring rate has dropped to just over 3% due to economic uncertainty, with 9.2% unemployment for 20- to 24-year-olds.
Angel Escobedo, nearing graduation from Saint Xavier University, has applied to over 150 jobs without success, highlighting the struggle of near-graduates.
Experts say technology makes applications easier but raises the bar for standing out.
Alan Gonzalez, like many young workers, struggles to secure positions despite relevant experience.

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Story summary

The hiring rate has dropped to just over 3% due to economic uncertainty, with 9.2% unemployment for 20- to 24-year-olds.
Angel Escobedo, nearing graduation from Saint Xavier University, has applied to over 150 jobs without success, highlighting the struggle of near-graduates.
Experts say technology makes applications easier but raises the bar for standing out.
Alan Gonzalez, like many young workers, struggles to secure positions despite relevant experience.