In Oklahoma, young grads who are newly entering the job market are starting to set their sights on a field they think will keep them employed -- and innovating -- for years to come: renewable "green" energy.

Judy Woodruff presents part the fourth and final installment of her Generation Next series, which has examined how young people are coping with the recession.

NPR's Generation Next Series: In Queens, Life and Failing Economy Derail Dream

John Hughes and his business partner want to make money by encouraging Detroit residents to spend it — in Detroit. Judy Woodruff reports as part of the companion Generation Next series airing on NPR.

A new poll from the Pew Research Center finds that younger Americans are feeling the pain of the recession more acutely than most, but remain hopeful for their own futures.

Explore two earlier documentaries by Judy Woodruff that criss-crossed the country, reporting of the unique views and aspirations of those who grew up online and immersed in technology.