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Opportunity to Grow, Advance Tops Wish List for Class of 2026

Date: May 15, 2026

The Class of 2026 is entering a job market that is still shifting—shaped by AI, a growing emphasis on skills, and changing expectations for early talent. The good news? The outlook is a little brighter than it …

By Mary Gatta, Ph.D.
Mary Gatta, Ph.D. director of research and public policy
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AI in the Job Search: Students’ Attitudes, Expectations, and Experiences

Date: May 18, 2026

For decades, one of the pervasive arguments in college recruiting has been the effectiveness of high-tech versus high-touch practices. That argument persists with the integration of AI into college recruiting. 

Perhaps one of the key determinations employers …

By Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray senior editor
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Hourly Wage for Interns Climbs but Is Down Over Last 10 Years in Real Terms

Although the average hourly wage for interns has continued to rise over the past 10 years, due to inflation, it has declined in real terms, according to NACE’s 2026 Guide to Compensation for Interns & Co-ops.

Bachelor’s degree level interns have …

By Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray senior editor
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Relocation & Travel Assistance for Interns: Why It Matters and How Employers Set Amounts

Approximately one-half of employers responding to NACE’s 2026 Internship & Co-op Survey report that they provide financial relocation assistance to interns, a benefit that they say also boosts their experiential education programs.

Organizations that offer relocation assistance believe supporting interns …

By Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray senior editor
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Phone
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California, Clarion, Edinboro, PA

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