To crack the job market, internships can be just as key for young people as the degree

Job preparation through internships matters more than ever for young people amid a precarious and fast-changing job market.

By: Matthew J. Mayhew, The Ohio State University; Courtney DeRoche, The Ohio State University, and Yun-Han Weng, The Ohio State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 15, 2026

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By Matthew J. Mayhew, The Ohio State University; Courtney DeRoche, The Ohio State University, and Yun-Han Weng, The Ohio State University

College students are facing one of the most precarious labor markets in years. A recent New York Federal Reserve study pointed to a sharp increase in the post-college unemployed compared with other workers, with explanations ranging from artificial intelligence job displacement to a broader slowdown in hiring.

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