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Class of 2024 Faces Tough Job Market Amid AI Rise

6/10/2025

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Graduates of the class of 2024 face a tough job market, struggling to secure interviews despite strong qualifications.
The rise of AI in hiring is reducing entry-level opportunities, compounded by economic uncertainty and layoffs.
While nutrition fields show low unemployment, computer engineering experiences intense competition.
GlobalMindED supports first-generation students in networking and skill development amid rising unemployment.
Colorado's unemployment rate stands at 4.8%, with young men experiencing higher unemployment than women.

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Story summary

Graduates of the class of 2024 face a tough job market, struggling to secure interviews despite strong qualifications.
The rise of AI in hiring is reducing entry-level opportunities, compounded by economic uncertainty and layoffs.
While nutrition fields show low unemployment, computer engineering experiences intense competition.
GlobalMindED supports first-generation students in networking and skill development amid rising unemployment.
Colorado's unemployment rate stands at 4.8%, with young men experiencing higher unemployment than women.