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What Is College for in the Age of AI? Young graduates can’t find jobs. Colleges know they have to do something. But what?

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The article argues that in the age of AI, many college graduates are struggling to find jobs—especially without internships—and are increasingly ending up underemployed. It suggests colleges must adapt by emphasizing real-world experience and practical skills, not just degrees, so students graduate with clearer pathways to employment in a changing job market.

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