Degrees, But No Jobs: New Grads Celebrate While Facing Rising Unemployment

Degrees, But No Jobs: New Grads Celebrate While Facing Rising Unemployment

Recent college graduates in the tech and STEM fields are facing a challenging job market, with Black graduates and women being disproportionately affected, while the unemployment rate for recent graduates is expected to remain elevated in the near term without a surge in demand or a mass exodus from the labor force. The post Degrees, But No Jobs: New Grads Celebrate While Facing Rising Unemployment appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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By Stacy M. Brown As students across Washington, D.C., walk the stage this month, many do so with uncertainty about what comes next.  The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has kicked off graduation season for the Class of 2025, with ceremonies scheduled at various venues, including the University of the District of Columbia’s Theater of Arts, George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium, and American University’s Bender Arena. From …

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