
In a viral TikTok video, Lohanny Santos, a 26-year-old from Brooklyn, shared her frustrations and tears after struggling to secure employment as a young creative. Lohanny's relatable experience struck a chord with many young job seekers facing similar challenges in the USA and Canada.
According to World Bank data based on an International Labor Organization model for 2020, the USA and Canada rank high when it comes to youth unemployment. In Canada, approximately 20% of young job seekers are unable to find work, mirroring the situation in countries like Puerto Rico, Lithuania, France, and Nigeria.