June 02, 2026 AI isn’t the real reason college grads can’t find jobs BY Pavithra Mohan College graduates are up against a number of forces as they navigate the current job market—AI being chief among them. As companies cut entry-level jobs and cite AI adoption to justify layoffs, new entrants to the workforce have found themselves … Continue reading AI isn’t the real reason college grads can’t find jobs
May 06, 2026 Salesforce says it will hire 1,000 ‘AI-native’ new grads BY Ella Chakarian Last week, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced in a post on X that the company would hire 1,000 new graduates and interns “to ride the AI exponential.” Today, the company released a statement committing to that plan. Salesforce has launched a … Continue reading Salesforce says it will hire 1,000 ‘AI-native’ new grads
May 04, 2026 Hugh Jackman tells new grads the most ‘painful lesson’ he’s learned BY Ella Chakarian It’s been a busy month for Hugh Jackman. Between headlining New Born off-Broadway and starring in an upcoming mystery-comedy movie called The Sheep Detectives, the X-Men actor stopped by Ball State University to deliver a commencement speech to the … Continue reading Hugh Jackman tells new grads the most ‘painful lesson’ he’s learned
January 19, 2026 Why small businesses are saying they aren’t planning on hiring many recent grads in 2026
Joe Trapasso — March 4, 2019 — March 4, 2019 With the unemployment rate in America dropping to its lowest mark since 2000, there have been worse times to be a college graduate. It’s a job-seekers market and competent professional talent is in high demand. However, those facts don’t mean new college grads should approach … Continue reading The Paradox of Underemployment for New College Grads
Rick Goodman — February 17, 2018 Follow @DrRickGoodman — February 17, 2018 TinTin12 / Pixabay There’s something to be said for hiring recent college graduates. While they may not have much in the way of experience, there are other qualities that they bring to the table: New grads are hungry for achievement, bursting with ideas, … Continue reading How to Attract Promising New College Grads to Your Business
Denny McCorkle — September 22, 2017 Follow @DennyMcCorkle — September 22, 2017 The use of social media can make or break a near or recent graduate’s personal brand, job search, or career advancement. Just the mention of a job search can bring fears, worries, and stress to near and recent graduates. Are you prepared for … Continue reading 4 Essential Social Media Lessons for Near and Recent Grads
Karen Dikson — June 26, 2017 Follow @KarenDikson— June 26, 2017 Gamification is a pretty popular word nowadays. Lots of people use it, but actually few understand how gamified strategies could be beneficial to many business areas. Yet, you must understand that gamification exists for a long time, and it has been applied and it … Continue reading How to Use Gamification to Recruit Talented College Grads
Gerry Roston September 4, 2015 TechTown Detroit—in partnership with Bizdom, Invest Detroit, the Detroit Creative Corridor Center, the Henry Ford Innovation Institute, NextEnergy, and Techstars Mobility—recently ran the 2015 DTX Launch Detroit program, a 10-week summer accelerator for college students and recent graduates aspiring to launch a technology startup. This year’s cohort comprised 11 teams, with … Continue reading DTX Launch Teaches Young Grads Entrepreneurial Skills
Alicia DoddMay 12, 2015 It’s that time of year again and I am so excited for all of our upcoming and recent college grads. I know that for many of you, this is both a time of pure joy in knowing that you have accomplished your greatest feat yet, College. However, it is also a … Continue reading College Grads: Use LinkedIn to Your Advantage
