Labor Market Trends - Unemployment rate for men between 23 and 30 with a bachelor's degree has jumped nearly double that of women and is higher than the overall unemployment rate [1] - Young men with degrees are more likely to be unemployed than those with just a high school diploma [1] - The labor market isn't growing that much at all [4] Industry Dynamics - There has been a surge in demand for traditionally women-dominated fields and professions, such as healthcare where 80% of the workers are women [3] - Traditionally male-dominated industries like tech have been cutting thousands of jobs [4] - Job losses are also seen in industries like manufacturing [4] - Construction is still an area that has a big need, especially for those without a college degree [8][9] Potential Solutions - Experts suggest young men consider a career pivot, potentially towards healthcare [7] - Men who want to stay in male-dominated industries can consider construction, which still has a big need [8]
Young men struggling to find work in slowing job market
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