Helping Long-term Unemployed Workers | Carl Van Horn, Ph.D. | TEDxCapeMay

While the U.S. economy has largely recovered from the Great Recession, there are still nearly three million Americans—one in three unemployed workers and more than four in ten in New Jersey—who have been unemployed for more than six months. Dr. Van Horn explains the causes and consequences of long-term unemployment and highlight innovative, cost-effective solutions that Rutgers University and a broad coalition of employers, non-profit organizations, and volunteers are putting into practice to help the unemployed get back to work.

[scienceintheround]

I have been out 69 months. It is 2016. I have three degrees and 25 years of experience. Much of my talent and skills can be transferred to a variety of jobs. What I see is not the need for training, but a job. We need to seriously address age discrimination. We need to seriously address HR purple squirrel hunters and job ads that even God couldn't get. Thank you for saying that our skills have not atrophied. If anything, my skills have become more honed since I have time to pursue my interest outside of work.

[lunacresentmoon]

I dedicated years of my life studying in college to be graphic designer and illustrator . Since graduating 3 years ago I have only managed to get 3 freelance jobs. How bogus is that. I find the greatest challenge graduated students face is that no one will hire us because we have no experience but how can we gain experience if no one will hire us. Talk about a vicious cycle

[marielindsay]

I am a licensed Pharmacist and laid off in May 2018. Too many pharmacists, too many new graduate pharmacists, and not enough jobs. Hospitals are closing/downsizing and most of other companies are decreasing hours and wages. I apply for everything I can find. I'm applying for non-healthcare jobs, too. I'm single, over 60 years old, highly educated (doctorate), and lots of work experience before pharmacy school. I have mad skills in many things and I'm also one smart woman. It's depressing. I have started my own pharmacy consulting business; however, lots to do, learn, and to get into place. I'm using this to fill in for the gap in employment, too. Luckily, I started saving aggressively and cut my own budget to the bare bones and have put away enough money to get by for now. I want a job and I need a job -- I'm too young to want to give up finding a fulfilling career.

[RandyMurrow]

I'm Homeless and Unemployed and sleeping in my truck. Life sucks.

[lunacresentmoon]

Unemployment makes me feel like a small fish in a big pond and all the other fishes are better at what I do than me. I hate living in a society where a humans work and purpose is based on their career.

[rfeyman]

Complete insanity. First off there is something called long term memory so you will never forget everything you learned. Second, it is pretty easy to train people with all the online training available. Lastly, you want a loyal employee? No one will be more loyal than someone who has been out of work for a while and is given a chance.

[ripmomcovid]

I am seeing engineers and IT professionals at the unemployment office. I last worked a job for 50% less than I am "worth." I worked for a masters level salary with twice the education and experience.

[akompsupport]

Us economy has not recovered and things are only getting worse.

[tubuck]

Wanted: Minimum wage general laborer. Unemployed need not apply.

[EmilyGloeggler]

I have been chronically unemployed for over 20 years. Quit talking about how bad it is (Anyone can recognize how bad it is). As for the solutions, not all of them are viable for everyone.

[ingechristensen]

Sadly it is a worldwide problem. I am in the excact same situation here in Denmark.

[unmemorableusername]

Lost me when he started listing the so-called program. Employers don't care. It's all about profit and greed. They want workers to struggle. All of what he said, is what people have already said about getting a job. This proff is talking hot 🗣

[everafter]

Thanks for the video. Hopefully we can all get help one day

[quay]

I resigned after being given a show cause letter for something "internally engineered" due to the Company's service being no longer so relevant due advancement in technology after working there for more than a decade. Thereafter I applied for jobs advertised through the internet, mind you, I applied for more than 500 jobs. Results nothing came about. At that time I was above the age 45 years. To say that I do not possess a skill is not correct. In fact I possesses a degree from the Top University in my country. Due to financial commitment for survival and bank loans, I took up jobs as Lorry Driver, Store Keeper and doing blue collar jobs to get through.
Now at almost age 55 years, I have no more hope of seeking full employment. Actuall now I dread full time employment. When I think back to the time when I spend 9 hours daily in a cubicle, it was something not done not willingly. It was something done as I and like most people, have no other option.
For all those unemployed people, I know first hand what they went through. We will have to change the way we spend, no entertainment or travel. Money is only spend for food and petrol for motorbike. Unless we start to do some small scale business, our financial position will remain the same till death. No body gonna help. They themself needs help.

[herpowerfulmind]

I looked at his organization online and it has no place for unemployed people to reach out for help. It has a contact box where you can reach out THROUGH YOUR ORGANIZATION. I tried using it and it told me my message was not sent because I didn’t have an organization I was with. Let’s face it, there are literally millions of able bodied, skilled people that are begging the world for a job. That’s not how it should be in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. It’s very sad.

[scienceintheround]

Most single working age people without children cannot get SNAP benefits.

[PoisonelleMisty]

Europe need a new economy system with zero unemployment and poverty. Where anyone can get a job and become rich. They need to dump the economic theories and ideologies and adopt a fresh approach that prioritizes inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals. However, I highly doubt they will do it, since capitalism and individualism is deeply ingrained in European societies. These values have shaped their economies for centuries and are deeply rooted in their culture. Implementing a new economic system would require a significant shift in mindset and a collective effort from both the government and the citizens. Nevertheless, it is crucial for Europe to address the growing disparities and ensure that everyone has access to opportunities for a prosperous future.

[christinelambe]

If you truly want to help people get jobs, get people involved who actually have degree's in HR. The HR field is saturated with so-called professional with SHRM certificates. There is a massive difference between someone with a $300 HR certificate and someone with $60, 000-$100, 000 invested in graduate degrees in HR. HR is massively the problem in this regard and it won't get better until smart people are hired, not just cheap labor.

[virtual]

Strong job creation. That's BS. Millions of entry level jobs were eliminated in 2008 and never came back. We need corporate executives and most politicians arrested for using greed to justify causing this problem.

[ang.giselle]

I live in Florida, and they don't have these services.