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Purchasing Car Insurance: What College Students Should Know

Nicholas Horvath, Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, and Sarah M. Ellis

Recruiting and Retaining Generation Z in the Workforce

Megan S. Cantrell and Cathy H. Carr

The modern workforce is characterized by a diverse range of generations, with Generation Z emerging as a significant presence. This generation, born between 1997 and 2012, is marked by their having digital-native status, valuing diversity, and experiencing unique challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. To recruit Generation Z employees, consider reaching out to transfer students, explore non-traditional educational paths, and emphasize organizational values. Avoid age bias and focus on effective onboarding. For retaining Generation Z talent, offer opportunities for advancement, professional development, and personal connections. Prioritize employee well-being, including physical and mental health. In a world with labor shortages, adapting recruitment and retention strategies is crucial to harness the potential of Generation Z in the workforce.

Understanding the Risk of Homelessness for Emerging Adult Foster Care Youth

Francesca Michelini, Randall A. Cantrell, yKate Fogarty

This publication discusses foster care in the United States, risk of experiencing homelessness among foster care youth, and possible interventions. Written by Francesca Michelini, Randall Cantrell, and Kate Fogarty, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2022.

Foster Care Youth in Transition: How to Help Mitigate Risks of Homelessness Faced by Teens and Emerging Adults in the Foster Care System

Francesca Michelini, Kate Fogarty, Randall A. Cantrell, yMarilyn E. Swisher

This article discusses multiple problems that youth encounter after they exit foster care, and the ways that almost anyone can work to help these young people. Written by Francesca Michelini, Kate Fogarty, Randall Cantrell, and Marilyn Swisher, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2022.