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New Graduates Face Highest Unemployment in Nine Years
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- Unemployment for new entrants reached a nine-year high, signaling a tough job market.
- Christina Salvadore and other graduates report extensive applications yet no full-time jobs.
- Software development postings fell 66%; nursing openings rose 16%.
- Unemployment gaps by education level are narrowing.
- AI-exposed work for ages 22–25 declined 13% since 2022; Powell notes youth challenges.
