College Graduates Face Rising Long-Term Unemployment Post-Pandemic
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The article highlights a shift in the long-term unemployed demographic, now increasingly including college-educated individuals like Sean Wittmeyer, who despite advanced degrees and skills, face prolonged joblessness due to economic downturns affecting industries such as construction and technology.
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- The Long-Term Unemployed Today? College Grads. The New York Times
- Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high, straining workers and economy The Washington Post
- Long-term unemployed accounted for 25.7 percent of all unemployed people in August 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov)
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