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Recent college grads face a challenging job market

New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland finds that earning a college degree can still help you keep a job and get higher wages, but it’s less of an advantage than it used to be. Read More

'It's been basically crickets': Why recent college grads are struggling to find a job

METRO DETROIT (WXYZ) — Graduating from college used to be the starting line for a promising career, but for many students, getting that first job offer is becoming ... Read More

Recent college grads are losing their edge in the job market, study shows

The unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has reached its lowest level in decades, according to a new report from the Cleveland Fed. Read More

College grads face one of the toughest job markets in a decade — 'Right now is a really difficult time to find a job,' expert says

By many measures, the labor market is still relatively strong. The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the overall ... Read More

Advice For Idealistic College Grads Searching For Jobs

College students seeking jobs in the social impact sector face a tough job market these days. Wesleyan University, my alma mater, indexes high for graduating students eager to take on jobs like ... Read More

'It's just been puzzling': College grads grapple with mental health after striking out in current job market

DETROIT (WXYZ) — It's a growing concern across the country and right here in metro Detroit: recent college grads are struggling to find jobs in their field despite ... Read More

College grads who land better jobs right out of school still earn more than their peers 5 years into their careers, study finds

Launching your professional career after college can be difficult, especially if you're graduating into a challenging job market. And if simply landing a job isn't stressful enough, new research shows ... Read More

Why new college graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in a decade

New college graduates are facing one of the most challenging markets for entry-level jobs in a decade. PBS News asked recent grads about their job searches, and John Yang speaks with Christine ... Read More

Goodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student Coders Seek Work at Chipotle.

As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs. Manasi Mishra recently graduated from Purdue ... Read More

Milwaukee ranks second-best city for new college grads to find jobs

LOOKS AT A LOT OF FACTORS, RIGHT? BLAKE, FROM WAGES TO HIRING TRENDS AND EVEN AFFORDABILITY, THE STUDY SUGGESTED THAT WHILE MOST STUDENTS TEND TO LOOK AT BIG NAME CITIES FOR THAT FIRST JOB, IT MIGHT ... Read More

58% of College Grads Are Still Job Hunting — Here’s How to Attract & Retain Young Job Seekers

Gen Z values flexibility, purpose and genuine workplace connection. Outdated hierarchies push young workers away faster than pay gaps. The US job market has reached a new level in 2025. According to ... Read More

As AI threatens white-collar work, more young Americans choose blue-collar careers

At just 23, Jacob Palmer is already running his own electrical company. He launched the business in 2024 after starting in the field as an apprentice electrician, a career path he embarked on when ... Read More