5 Misconceptions About Millennials

Calling all millennials! If you were born between 1979 and 1997 or are young at heart, come out to the launch party for the County’s newest Employee Resource Group—the Emerging Workforce Association (EWA).

The launch event is at 5:30 p.m., Friday at the Waterfront Park. The event will include free refreshments and prizes. Food trucks will also be on site and accept cash and credit cards. RSVP now. And fill out a membership form online. Guest speakers are CAO Helen Robbins-Meyer, Director of Human Resources Susan Brazeau and Director of the Office of Ethics and Compliance Joe Cordero.

Much has been written and said about the millennial generation, with some of it turning into generalizations that are not accurate. Below are a few common misconceptions about millennials, followed by a short clarification from an EWA member.