Class of 2026
Coverage of Class of 2026 in the Nexus archive.
- I work with college students, and they're more prepared for the AI-focused workforce than anyone. But they can't get jobs.
The article highlights that Gen Z college students are highly skilled in AI and capable of producing advanced projects quickly, but they face a challenging job market as companies prioritize AI over hiring entry-level employees. Graduates struggle to secure jobs despite their technical expertise, with layoffs and AI adoption reducing opportunities for new hires.
- Our Chicago: The Jobs Outlook For the Class of 2026
The article examines the job market for students graduating in 2026 as they prepare to enter the workforce. It highlights uncertainty about employment opportunities for recent college graduates in Illinois and nationwide.
- Stanford student explains how AI impacted his graduating class
Stanford student Theo Baker shared his perspective in The New York Times about how artificial intelligence has impacted his graduating class of 2026. The opinion piece examines AI's influence on one of the world's most prestigious universities and its students.
- Is your college grad moving back home? How to help them build savings — and protect your retirement.
The article discusses college graduates from the class of 2026 moving back to their parents' homes after graduation. It provides guidance on how parents can help their adult children build savings while protecting their own retirement plans.
- Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI
Commencement speakers who discuss artificial intelligence are facing boos from the Class of 2026. The Class of 2026 is reacting negatively to mentions of AI. This reaction is occurring at universities such as University of Central Florida and Middle Tennessee State University.
- Meta layoffs add to AI angst
Meta is laying off 10% of its workforce while shifting 7,000 workers to AI-focused roles, citing AI costs as justification. The company's push toward AI-driven operations has sparked broader concerns among students and job seekers, contributing to growing skepticism about AI's impact on employment and becoming a political issue as midterms approach.
- The Class of 2026 is cooked
The Class of 2026 faces a drastically different job market as AI adoption accelerates, with tech companies laying off thousands and AI agents replacing human roles. Graduates are struggling to find employment, with some applying to hundreds of positions, pursuing unpaid roles, or creating AI projects to attract recruiters. Economists warn of potential 30% unemployment rates for recent graduates as the AI revolution fundamentally reshapes hiring.