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College Grads Hit by Underemployment Crisis

Recent college graduates are facing a challenging job market, with the lowest share securing full-time employment within six months since the Class of 2020. This trend underscores broader economic pressures affecting higher education outcomes. The article, authored by Karin Fischer for the Chronicle, highlights these employment struggles.

Key Points

  • Tough job market for new college graduates
  • Lowest full-time employment rate in six months since 2020
  • Indicates potential issues with higher education ROI

Implications for Educational Freedom

This underemployment trend underscores the limitations of traditional higher education paths, potentially bolstering arguments for school choice and vocational alternatives that empower parents and students to pursue more practical, freedom-oriented educational options.

Source: It’s Underemployment, Stupid

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