Why this job market is bad match for the college degree, recent grads

Why this job market is bad match for the college degree, recent grads

When Jenny Flora Wells graduated from Ohio State University in 2021 with her master’s degree in social work, she applied for 400 jobs. From that crop, she landed three interviews. “I was told an MSW was a golden ticket and that I would be sure to find a job. I did everything by the book, had … Read more

College AI degree programs are booming. Will jobs exist for graduates?

College AI degree programs are booming. Will jobs exist for graduates?

Ute Grabowsky | Photothek | Getty Images Computer science is not a new major at top schools, but with AI jobs in high-demand, there’s a growing list of colleges and universities offering a four-year “AI” degree specifically. These programs generally move beyond the foundations of computer science to home in on topics such as machine … Read more

Job posts for workers without degrees are booming, but not the hiring

Job posts for workers without degrees are booming, but not the hiring

Many of the market’s top companies with the largest workforces in the nation are touting degreeless jobs and actively removing degree requirements from more job postings. The idea of hiring based on skill rather than completion of college education for certain roles has become more prevalent at a time when workers are in short supply … Read more