E98: The Economy and the Emerging Workforce- Challenges and Opportunities In the Age of COVID-19

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English - June 01, 2020 20:24 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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Dr. Paul Harrington, Professor and Director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy at Drexel University, joins the program to discuss the impact of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on young people and the emerging workforce. Dr. Harrington also shares his thoughts on the impact that the current disruption may have on the education system, and the decisions that students make regarding pursuing college and careers.