LGBT Workers: Young, Diverse & In the Closet

Five years after the end of the Great Recession, Millennials still face high barriers to achieving economic opportunity. For LGBT Millennials, these barriers add to the discrimination they already face based on their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Now only 5% of LGBT young people are out in the workplace - compared to 32% of those ages 35 to 44.

As we learn more about just how diverse the LGBT community is and the average "coming out" age continues to fall, we have a responsibility to make sure all workers receive a fair shot in the economy regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

This will be a conversation on how we can build an inclusive and secure environment for all LGBT workers by working with all levels of government as well as business and education leaders to highlight and address the challenges LGBT Millennials continue to face in entering and succeeding in any work environment.