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Small businesses often do not have the time or resources to onboard recent graduates with little or no experience. 020 Creative/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry‑level jobs – here’s why

College students should be more intentional when preparing for the job market, and could consider internships and short-term jobs to help them get ahead.
Shifts to remote learning during the pandemic showed that there are some benefits for science students undertaking internships. SolStock/Getty Images

Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students

Students who participated in the virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue reported stronger gains in research skills than in-person summer interns.
Theatre and social work students, with interdisciplinary support, designed and practised role play simulations to grow workplace competence and confidence. (Getty images/Unsplash+)

Through role‑play learning, a neurodivergent student found work practicum success

Personalized role-play simulations, grounded in student experiences, can pave the way for more equitable, empowering education.
Interns benefit from structured tasks, hands-on supervision and open communication. Monkey Business Images/iStock/Getty Images Plus

How to create a college internship where students actually learn − and don’t want to quit

The transition from college to the workforce can be challenging, but these four strategies can help young workers get valuable experience and feel welcome.
Four things that count when it comes to employability: the reputation of the university, networks/ connections, experience, and type of work. shutterstock

Four things that count when a South African graduate looks for work

Universities shouldn’t only attend to the knowledge and skills graduates need for work but also the factors that give graduates a better chance of earning a living and participating in society.
The first few weeks of a new job are usually spent absorbing a lot of information. That’s been much more difficult for new hires during the pandemic. (Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels)

How to help new hires as they start their jobs in COVID‑19 isolation

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of young people are starting out in the workplace for the first time in isolation and with little to no onboarding assistance. That must change.
Forty percent of employers have moved to virtual internships. fizkes/Getty Images

How to score an internship during the COVID‑19 pandemic

Although jobs are being cut due to COVID-19-related business closures, there are still clever ways to secure meaningful work experience this summer, an internship specialist says.
College students face more obstacles to getting an internship. Transportation and having to work a paying job are among the barriers. Picnoi

5 obstacles that stop many students from taking an internship

Internships send an important signal to employers about how ready a college graduate is for the world of work. But for many students, taking an unpaid or poorly paid internship is not practical.

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