Gen Z Survey Gets Bureaucratic Slim-Down for Easier Tracking
Published Date: 2/27/2025
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The Department of Labor wants your thoughts on updating a big survey called the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997. This helps make sure the questions are clear, easy to answer, and don’t waste your time or money. If you’re involved in this survey or just curious, now’s the time to speak up before changes are made!
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