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There are no entry-level jobs anymore. What now?
Entry-level jobs are vanishing as AI automates early-career tasks, leaving graduates without traditional first steps into the workforce. To close the gap, higher education must embed work-based learning directly into the classroom.
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August 20, 2025
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In this Hill op-ed, Dana Stephenson argues that artificial intelligence is rapidly erasing entry-level roles, once vital stepping stones for graduates. With millions of early-career jobs at risk, higher education must evolve by integrating project-based, employer-embedded experiences into coursework. This structured approach ensures students graduate with real-world portfolios, professional networks, and the confidence to thrive in a labor market where the first rung of the career ladder is disappearing.
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