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College Grads Face Rising Long-Term Unemployment Amid Economic Instability

9/15/2025

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The job market for college graduates has weakened, with long-term unemployment among educated workers rising significantly.
The overall unemployment rate stands at 4.3%, while long-term unemployment has hit a three-year high, affecting nearly 26% of job seekers.
Economic instability and advancements in AI are causing job losses, especially in construction and tech.
College graduates now make up one-third of the long-term unemployed, up from one-fifth a decade ago.
Young adults face a 10.5% unemployment rate, the highest in four years; experts recommend developing marketable skills to enhance job prospects.

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The job market for college graduates has weakened, with long-term unemployment among educated workers rising significantly.
The overall unemployment rate stands at 4.3%, while long-term unemployment has hit a three-year high, affecting nearly 26% of job seekers.
Economic instability and advancements in AI are causing job losses, especially in construction and tech.
College graduates now make up one-third of the long-term unemployed, up from one-fifth a decade ago.
Young adults face a 10.5% unemployment rate, the highest in four years; experts recommend developing marketable skills to enhance job prospects.