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We told Gen Z to work hard and opportunity would follow. But the system we gave them is broken. HarrisX, in partnership with the Schultz Family Foundation, is proud to have just completed one of the most comprehensive studies on the school-to-work pipeline in the U.S. — and the findings are a wake-up call. Based on more than 5,700 interviews with young adults, parents, educators, and employers, The Broken Marketplace reveals: • 43% of Gen Z say the education system isn’t working • 45% say employment support is failing them • 46% feel unprepared for the future job market • 54% are concerned AI will replace the jobs they’re aiming for Meanwhile, the adults meant to guide them are misaligned. Employers require experience but don’t offer it. Parents give advice based on a different era. Counselors and navigators are stretched too thin. Millions of young Americans are being left to figure it out alone. The Broken Marketplace: America’s School-to-Work Crisis is a call to action for employers, educators, and policymakers to build a system that actually works for today’s economy. Explore the study at www.brokenmarketplace.org Learn more in Axios: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/euWSRver Read Howard Schultz and Sheri Kersch Schultz's own insights about the report here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eiEVGmnk Visit HarrisX.com to learn more about our team and capabilities #SchultzFamilyFoundation #SFF #BrokenMarketplace #YouthWorkforce #FutureOfWork #HarrisX #Marketresearch #Jobmarket #GenZ #WorkforceDevelopment #Education #Interactivedata 

I had the opportunity to join errol barnett on CBS News to talk about something deeply important: the #BrokenMarketplace of opportunity facing millions of young adults in America today. Too many 18–24 year-olds feel unprepared for the future of work — not because they lack drive or ambition, but because the institutions meant to guide them are fundamentally out of sync. - Guidance is outdated. - Schools and employers are disconnected. - And as a result, 70% of young adults are now turning to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for career advice. The good news? This can be fixed. There are bright spots across the country. But we need alignment — between education systems, employers, and parents — to build pathways of opportunity for the economy of today and the one that’s coming. This isn’t just a youth issue — it’s an economic imperative. The Schultz Family Foundation's new study, produced in partnership with HarrisX - a Stagwell Inc. company explores the Broken Marketplace and what can be done to fix it. Learn more at: BrokenMarketplace.org

Why are so many young adults having such a hard time landing a good first job? A first-of-its-kind research project from the Schultz Family Foundation and HarrisX - a Stagwell Inc. company reveals a #BrokenMarketplace of opportunity. The school-to-work pathways for millions of young Americans—both those with and without college degrees—are far more deeply fractured than previously known, posing a significant threat to building the future workforce essential to growing the U.S. economy. 🏠 Parents lack understanding of the evolving workforce landscape and provide outdated advice. 79% give advice based on past personal experiences, not current external resources. 💼 Employers want experience but don’t help build it. 77% of employers require at least one year of experience from those seeking entry-level jobs, yet most do not offer internships, apprenticeships or other training programs. 📓 Educators, counselors, and other navigators are stuck in the past, prioritizing traditional pathways despite changing realities. 50% of employers say there is a mismatch between the skills taught by schools and what is needed by industry. Taken together, the study shows clearly how our nation’s education, training and employment marketplace—essential to the success of the next generation—is broken. The employment challenges facing the Class of 2025 are not a one-time aberration but a warning bell. Learn more at www.brokenmarketplace.org.

Congratulations to Team HarrisX on a groundbreaking study that I’m confident will lead to much needed discussion, change and greater opportunities for America’s young adults. As always, it takes a village of brilliant young people to bring an initiative like this to life. Extending a special thank you to: Research leaders -- Allison Brady together with Katie Anderson, Alex Trollip, Victor Sanz, Sophie Nachbaur, Nick Pearlman, Meghana Seelam and Thiago Oliveira. Operations and data science -- Tejas Dalal, Richard Blume, Erik Green, Ayush Lahiri and Marina Tararukhina, without whom nothing happens. Media and communications group -- led by Dom Bartkus and Gabriela Schulte, creative powerhouses Nicholas Lee and David Dizdari, and Casti Constantinescu and Francesco Shkurtaj on the technology side. And a fond thank you to Cory Brown with who I began this journey and charted out the design of this study. Very proud of the HarrisX - a Stagwell Inc. company team.

For decades, we've told young Americans that if they work hard and stay on the path, opportunity will follow. But as tens of millions of Gen Z enter adulthood, that promise has increasingly broken down. Our new national study with the Schultz Family Foundation, The Broken Marketplace: America’s School-to-Work Crisis, shows just how out of sync the current system is with the realities young people face. What we heard from Gen Z: ·      43% say the education system is broken and lacks effective guidance. ·      45% say the same of employment resources. ·      46% feel unprepared or unsure about their readiness for future jobs. ·      48% find the job/internship search difficult. ·      54% are worried or unsure that AI may replace the roles they’re aiming for. The study of more than 5,700 respondents also uncovers serious disconnects among those meant to support and guide young people: ·      Employers want experience but few offer early-career opportunities. ·      Parents give advice shaped by a world that no longer exists. ·      Navigators — educators, counselors, community leaders — are stretched thin and rarely collaborate across the ecosystem. The result? Tens of millions of young Americans are left to figure out their future alone. As I told Axios: “Parents are present but not engaged in the right ways. Employers say the right things, but set up barriers. Everyone assumes someone else is helping.” And as Howard Schultz and Sheri Kersch Schultz powerfully put it in their Fox News oped: “Our businesses and our overall economy won’t thrive over the long run if firms don’t invest in creating new opportunities for workers.” We need a new marketplace of opportunity in America — one that offers early experience, relevant guidance, and flexible pathways. Our economy cannot thrive without investing in the next generation of workers. Read our full study at www.brokenmarketplace.org Read our feature release in Axios: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eCz5jsz7   And Howard and Sheri Schultz editorial in Fox News: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eU4t8wCK

Happy 4th of July from Team HarrisX! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 As we come together to celebrate, we reflect on the shared values that bring us together, and remind ourselves that there is nothing wrong with this great country that cannot be cured by what is right in it. Today we release our annual HarrisX July 4th survey, which reveals a striking portrait of America on is 249th Independence Day. While an overwhelming 83% of Americans say they are proud to be American, and nearly 70% view the U.S. as the greatest country in the world, half believe the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with how the nation has turned out. Our freedom and our rights top cherished values and what makes Americans proud, but only a third trust that the government acts in the people’s best interests, showing a stark trust deficit. Today, two-thirds think politicians prioritize personal agendas and interest over public service. And eventhough most see the U.S. as a land of opportunity and look ahead to its 250th anniversary with great pride, deep concerns persist about income inequality, healthcare costs, gun violence, and a political system many feel is driven by division and money. The findings in their own way underscore the greatness of America: the efforts, aspirations and struggle of "We the People..." to form "a more perfect Union" -- a country that is simultaneously celebratory and self-critical and ever ambitious on its most patriotic day. Enjoy, and wishing everyone a happy Independence Day!

🚨 DATA SPOTLIGHT: A big thanks to Eleanor Terrett for featuring our latest data in the insightful Crypto in America newsletter! Our data shows cryptocurrency investors overwhelmingly support the Trump Administration’s approach to digital assets. If you are interested in crypto news, there's no better source, check out her newsletter here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ectsqNgz

📊 NEW POLL: Crypto Investors Strongly Back Trump’s Digital Asset Policies  A new HarrisX national survey finds that cryptocurrency investors are not just aware of the Trump Administration’s approach to digital assets — they overwhelmingly support it.  Conducted June 18–19 among 1,096 U.S. adults, including 230 crypto investors, the poll reveals:   • 81% of crypto investors are familiar with the Trump Administration’s crypto policies   • 73% of crypto investors approve of how Trump is handling cryptocurrencies, the highest approval across any issue  • 71% also say the president’s policies have positively impacted crypto as a financial asset  • 64% say they are more likely to invest in crypto because of the policies  Crypto investor sentiment on the rise:   • 82% say now is a good time to invest in crypto (up 9 percentage points since March)   • 73% plan to invest in the next month (up 6 percentage points)   • 81% say crypto is a strong bet both short- and long-term  Trump’s crypto policies are resonating even beyond the core crypto investor base:   • 49% of all retail investors say they’ve had a positive impact   • 40% say they are more likely to invest in crypto because of Trump’s policies  HarrisX continues to lead in delivering real-time, high-impact insights on crypto, AI, and the tech shaping our future.      Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ep-yT982  #Crypto #Polling #DigitalAssets #Trump #CryptoPolicy #Investing #Web3 #HarrisX #DataDriven #Innovation #Regulation #AI #Fintech  

🚙 More consumers need to be “EV curious” to turn this stat around: “78% of consumers are open to buying a gas car over EV.” My amazing colleague Rebecca Lindland highlights an important point about trends in consumers choosing electric vehicles, “people don’t have confidence yet in the infrastructure.” Our government needs to do more. Allison Worldwide; data from HarrisX - a Stagwell Inc. company #data #comms #auto #EV

HarrisX CEO Dritan Nesho shared the stage with senior European media executives to discuss our latest research on Futureproofing the News and Journalism in the age of AI, and the rising impact of AI-enabled disinformation. “You cannot fight tomorrow’s war with yesterday’s weapons and tools. The only thing that can keep AI in check is the proper use of AI.” – Dritan Nesho, CEO, HarrisX Our research and presentation in collaboration with GLOBSEC will be released on harrisx.com June 16, 2025.