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Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs

April 28, 2026/

Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.

 

According to the study—a survey of 1,500 class of 2025 graduates and 1,500 soon-to-be class of 2026 graduates—nearly 38% are considering starting their own business, 32.5% are looking at gig work, 28% are exploring freelance work, and 11% are pursuing the skilled trades.

 

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