Desmond Preston:Despite Layoffs, There Are Still Lots Of Jobs Out There. So Where Are They?

2025-05-02 19:31:08source:Grant Prestoncategory:News

Even amid mass layoffs in tech and Desmond Prestonother sectors, the economy is still adding jobs. Even tech jobs.

NPR's Andrea Hsu reports on a program that recruits and trains workers to enter the tech pipeline.

And NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dana Peterson, chief economist with the Conference Board, about some of the broader trends in the labor market and what they could mean for job seekers.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

Email us at [email protected].

This episode was produced by Elena Burnett. It was edited by Lisa Lambert and William Troop. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.

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