WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generation Opportunity, a national, non-partisan organization advocating for Millennials ages 18-29, is announcing its Millennial Jobs Report for January 2013. The data is non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) and is specific to 18-29 year olds:
"President Obama says America should be 'investing in the generation that will build its future,' yet four years of his government-driven economic policies have left us with record youth unemployment and an economy that is literally shrinking. My generation is suffering disproportionately," said Terence Grado, Director of National and State Policy at Generation Opportunity. "Instead of staying the course and doubling down on failure, we need a new strategy that encourages the private sector to grow, invest, and provide real opportunities for the millions of young people who have great skills, are ready to contribute, and have waited long enough."
Generation Opportunity is asking young people to take action by sharing their personal stories on its flagship Facebook page, Being American by GO. This effort, called Tell Us About It, will reveal the real faces behind the statistics, giving young people a forum to dialogue about the impact of historically high youth unemployment in everyday life.
GO TO THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THEIR STORIES:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=478479932206576&set=a.165709780150261.45954.133091643412075&type=1
And follow us on Twitter: @GenOpportunity
Contact:
Matthew Faraci – 202-997-1636 | EMAIL
David Pasch – 202-230-7947 | EMAIL
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