It’s 2017 and the job market is more competitive than ever, the highest paying jobs are fiercely sought after, and millennials are still struggling to find employment in top companies. In fact, the millennial unemployment rate stands at 12.7%, compared to the national average unemployment rate of 4.7%. For minority millennials, this struggle is even harder to overcome due to challenges of the very institutions they’ve placed their trust in.
For many young people in America, they’re taught that if they go to college they’ll have a higher chance, if not a guarantee, to a position at a reasonable job. However, millennials are finding that after graduation they incur a mountain of debt, a national average of $37,172 for just the class of 2016 alone, which they expect to pay off with a job immediately after finishing school. Unfortunately, the unequal burden of missed opportunities for certain groups is causing a loss of faith in many young people today and JEE PAC has become well aware of it.
Justice Equality and Economics recently met with 50 religious leaders to discuss the threat of a mass exodus of young millennials who are losing faith in the promises they’ve been assured of all their lives. They find the mountain of debt consuming and the loss of job opportunities insurmountable. JEE PAC has urged these religious leaders to build up their communities and assist in ways disadvantaged millennials need to excel.
Many millennial groups are able to receive financial assistance from family and other resources while in college. For millennials with a minority background, this assistance might not be available or may be extremely scarce. That’s why it’s imperative for the religious institutions to understand the initiatives and goals of the JEE PAC.
JEE PAC is leading the fight toward justice and equality for American citizens who are receiving an unjust response to their ability and effort. With an educated workforce, entire communities become stronger and economies grow. But first opportunities must be available to catalyze this growth.
Justice Equality and Economics urges you to donate so we can force our municipalities to act in the interest of socially and economically disadvantaged community members. It is our mission to continue to create policies that will encourage leaders of every institution to support those who cannot support themselves. By funding our efforts, you not only pave the way to legal assistance and policy change, but your support shows the status quo is unsustainable and must be reformed.
Help us make our communities stronger by providing the faith and opportunity to educated millennials trying to find equality in business and society.