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Generation Z’s confidence at work has long wavered amid numerous societal shifts, previous research has shown.

Published May 13, 2026

Graduating seniors listen to a speaker during the John Muir High School graduation ceremony at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on June 5, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. National Society of High School Scholars surveyed 11,443 Gen Z students on their 2026 job outlook.