Documents the sharp decrease in the percentage of 16- to 24-year-olds in the labor force between October 1981 and October 1982 as the last of the post-World War II baby-boom generation completed high school. States that this trend will probably continue through the 1980s as enrollments continue to decline. (NJ)

Charts the labor force participation rates of students; out-of-school youth; White, Black, and Hispanic youth; recent high school graduates; and dropouts. (SK)

Examines the employment status of 16-to-24-year-old youths by school enrollment status, educational attainment, sex, and race. Focuses on recent high school graduates, dropouts, and changes over the decade. (CT)

Data from the October 1977 Current Population Survey show that the employment situation of workers 16 to 24 years of age is somewhat improved, with the increase mostly among older youth not in school. (MF)

This article reports continuing increases in the youth labor force participation rate. The employment situation of workers aged sixteen to twenty-four is described as improved for the year ending October, 1977. The report states that the number with jobs rose by 1.1 million to 20.6 million. Also, the number of unemployed youth dropped by 280,000…

A study based on supplementary questions in the October 1978 Current Population Survey revealed an improved job situation among U.S. youths both in and out of school, but it showed dropouts and those from low-income families at a distinct disadvantage. Overall, the number of employed youths (age 16-24) increased by 1.1 million from October 1977 to…