Episode 9 - Degrees, Jobs, and Misconceptions: A Gen Z Roundtable

In this episode of Data, Dollars, and Dynasty, hosts Jeremy Sr., JJ, and Jayden sit down with five of our Datagen Scholar participants (Reshmitha, Pranjali, Parth, Joel, and Sam) to tackle the stereotypes and realities facing Gen Z in today’s workforce. We dig into the headlines about new college graduates struggling to find jobs, the growing skepticism toward higher education, and the persistent label that Gen Z is “lazy.”

Our scholars share their personal perspectives on work ethic, opportunity, and why they joined the Datagen Scholars program. The conversation challenges misconceptions and sheds light on what it really means to build a career in an unpredictable economy.

Articles Discussed in This Episode:

1. Gen Lay-Z: Why My Generation Doesn’t Care About Work – Exploring shifting workplace priorities among Gen Z.
2. Parents Are Starting to Panic About “Generation Jobless” – Concerns about the long-term job prospects for young adults.
3. Gen Z Men with College Degrees Now Have the Same Unemployment Rate as Non-Grads – A deep dive into whether a degree still pays off.
4. Gen Z Has Regrets: 1 in 4 Wish They Hadn’t Gone to College or Would Have Chosen a Higher-Paying Industry – Regret and reflection on educational and career choices.