Generation Z faces stiff competition entering the workforce during the ongoing recovery from the Great Recession that could take over a decade to overcome. They will likely find jobs in healthcare, IT, leisure and hospitality, but higher education is increasingly necessary and saddles many with debt. As the first "always connected" generation, technology and social media are integral to Generation Z's lifestyle, but this connectivity can enable sedentary habits and obesity while civic engagement may decline. Solutions are needed to empower this generation.