Nation Aug 10 Why new college graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in a decade By John Yang, Zoie Lambert, Satvi Sunkara
Nation Jun 20 AI and ‘recession-proof’ jobs: 4 tips for new job seekers Experts told PBS News that there are plenty of concrete steps grads can take to help make the job search less painful and more rewarding. By Hannah Grabenstein
Nation Jun 07 Watch 5:27 The words of wisdom offered to the class of 2024 by commencement speakers Despite heightened tensions on many university campuses this year, it is still graduation season, and that means politicians, actors and members of the NewsHour family have been doling sage advice and encouragement to graduates around the country. Here are some… By Tim McPhillips, Cecilia Lallmann, Mekhi Hill, Julia Griffin
Nation Oct 05 Watch 7:51 Army secretary outlines new plan to attract soldiers amid recruiting struggles The Army is unveiling new plans for how it will recruit soldiers. Over the past few decades, the service has struggled to meet its recruiting goals and the challenges have only increased thanks to COVID-19, a tight job market and… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Education May 20 Watch 9:10 Calls for Biden to cancel the widespread financial burden of student debt grow louder President Biden has indicated he will soon announce a decision on whether he will cancel $10,000 in student debt for college graduates. It’s a decision being widely anticipated but also much debated over its scope and merits. Katherine Welbeck of…
Jun 29 Watch 5:51 Pandemic graduates on their hopes to mend the ‘cracks’ exposed by the last year By Hari Sreenivasan, Jaywon Choe Over the last month, the PBS NewsHour has brought you stories about how students and institutions have been upended by the pandemic. Tonight, we take a more hopeful look at students who have been inspired by the events of the… Continue watching
Sep 15 Watch 7:37 Giving students a leg up with job skills a resume won’t show By PBS News Hour When applying to a job out of college, having a top-notch resume isn’t enough anymore. College graduates from top schools apply alongside dozens of similarly qualified candidates. In light of new hiring trends, a program at Georgetown University aims to… Continue watching
May 08 Watch Study measuring value of college prizes engagement over elite for long-term well-being By PBS News Hour Continue watching