Preparing Young People for Opportunities

- 5:16

with Jason Lee of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan

Posted

Mar 03, 2020

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly all young people—98.6 percent—hold at least one job between the ages of 18 and 25. The average young person holds 6.3 jobs between 18 and 25. Jason Lee of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan discusses the importance of preparing young people for opportunities in a global economy.

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