The job market is rough for young professionals. A bright spot? Hiring in the South. (opens original article in a new tab)

New data from ADP highlights the Southeast as a favorable region for young professionals seeking jobs, with Birmingham, Alabama leading as the top city for career start-ups. The South's growing job market, especially in tech fields, is attracting young talent due to lower costs of living and opportunities in areas like data science and cybersecurity.

• ADP's report ranks Birmingham, Alabama as the top city for young professionals to start their careers.
• The Southeast, particularly Alabama, is attracting young talent due to lower costs of living and growing tech job opportunities.
• Alabama is investing in programs to nurture local talent and support startups in fields like AI and data science.
• Several Alabama startups are emerging as notable tech ventures to watch in the coming years.