BU students are facing job challenges during a nationwide decline in job availability

BU students are facing job challenges during a nationwide decline in job availability

Every year, seniors graduating from Boston University feel the pressure to find a job. However, this year, they may face tougher challenges than their predecessors, especially if they are looking locally, according to government data. Federal Notes as of February 2026 showed a steady decline in private sector jobs in Mass., particularly in high-skill sectors … Read more

Amid tough job market for young Americans, Fed Chair Powell tells students not to despair

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speaks at Harvard

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has a message for young Americans looking for work in a tough job market: Don’t be discouraged, even though job creation remains weak and the threat of artificial intelligence remains. The chairman of the Fed, who gave comments on Monday to an undergraduate economics class at Harvard University, talked a … Read more