A new Oxford Economics report reveals a startling reality: since mid‑2023, 85% of the rise in unemployment has come from recent college grads — and AI is a central driver. We lay out the data, name the real culprits (outdated university policies and short‑term public‑company playbooks), and give clear, practical steps the younger generation can take to avoid a lost generation of talent.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show:
[email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:AI's Impact on Graduate UnemploymentUniversity AI Skills GapCorporate AI Quiet Firing TrendFuture Workforce and AI IntegrationStructural Collapse in Entry-Level HiringGreedy Fortune 500 CEO PracticesTransformation in Knowledge WorkParental Actions for AI EducationTimestamps:00:00 AI Impact on Recent Grad Jobs03:06 AI's Impact on Job Market06:09 Tech Shift Fuels Grad Unemployment10:25 Higher Education's Imminent Decline14:48 Innovation Stifled by Educational Leaders18:06 "Changing Employment Reality"21:57 Delayed Impact in Higher Education25:18 "Urgent Need for AI Policies"26:15 "Faculty: AI Literacy Resources Lacking"29:31 Rethinking Private Company Practices33:17 Embrace AI: Unlearn and Innovate37:43 Demand AI in Education42:17 AI Tools and Job Search Insights45:05 "Consider Transferring if AI Banned"47:23 Call Out Corporate GreedKeywords:AI unemployment, recent grads, Oxford Economics study, AI skills, universities banning AI, quiet firing, entry-level job crisis, structural shift, tech sector, workforce future, economic wheel, AI job displacement, societal shift, business leaders, recent college graduates, job placement rate, higher education, greedy CEOs, job prospects, new jobs creation, AI literacy, knowledge commoditization, generalist skills, private companies, public company playbook, baby boomer exit, silver tsunami, IP unlearning, micro credentialing, AI policy, employment prospects, Federal Reserve, slowing economy, accelerating inflation, job search shifting, higher education failure, educational leaders, business professionals, actionable information, thrive in job market, company growth, generative AI for growth, zig-zag opportunity, commoditized knowledge work, AI collaboration, recent grad card, parents' role in AI educationSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner
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