College Enrollment Rises Even as Confidence Falls
College enrollment has risen for three straight years despite record-low confidence in higher education, with data showing strong economic returns and falling net tuition.
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Career advice on job searching, resume writing, salary negotiation, interview prep, and workplace strategy from industry professionals and hiring managers.
Career Advice Flight to Quality: Why Employers Are Getting More Selective Again in 2026
After a brief experiment dropping degree requirements, major employers are reinstating credential screens in 2026 as a tighter labor market shifts bargaining power back to hiring managers.
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Career Advice Monster 2026 Job Market: Where the Jobs Actually Are
Monster's 2026 Job Market Outlook identifies 20 high-growth roles with healthcare, skilled trades, and logistics leading demand while office and admin roles decline.
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Career Advice Bipartisan Commission Calls for National AI Workforce Strategy Starting in K-12
The Bipartisan Policy Center's 2026 report recommends a unified national talent strategy to address AI-driven labor disruption, with K-12 education identified as the critical but underused lever.
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Career Advice Superintendents Say Schools Must Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future
District leaders at the AASA National Conference in Nashville are building career-connected learning programs that align K-12 coursework to local workforce needs before graduation.
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Career Advice US Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February 2026
The US economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February 2026 as unemployment rose to 4.4 percent, with healthcare losing 28,000 jobs for the first time in over a year.
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Career Advice Larry Fink Calls AI Disruption a 'Crisis' for the Class of 2026
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned at the firm's 2026 Infrastructure Summit that recent college graduates could face the highest unemployment rate in years as AI displaces entry-level white-collar roles, even without a recession. He backed the warning with a $100 million skilled-trades training commitment.
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Career Advice Why Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse practitioners earn a median salary of $126,260 with 40 percent job growth projected through 2032, driven by primary care physician shortages and expanding scope of practice laws.
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Career Advice 10 Ways to Boost Your Nursing Career
From specialty certifications to advanced degrees, mentorship, and leadership roles, these ten strategies help nurses accelerate their career trajectory and earning potential.
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Career Advice Opportunities to Become a Social Media Manager
Social media management has evolved from a marketing side role into a specialized career with salaries ranging from $50,000 to $90,000 and growing demand across industries.
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Career Advice Does an MBA Guarantee a Job?
MBA employment rates remain high at top-ranked programs but vary significantly by school tier, specialization, and timing. The degree opens doors but guarantees nothing without the right strategy.
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