Younger workers, African-Americans bearing the brunt of unemployment
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A study released Monday reported unemployment among people ages 18 to 29 at more than twice the national average. Local job resources are trying to find ways to train young people and connect them with skilled employment opportunities so they don't become another gloomy statistic.
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