The Disappearing Rung: How AI and the Shifting Economy are Forcing Higher Education to Reinvent the College-to-Career Pipeline
By: Higher Education & Workforce Correspondent Published: October 2026 Main Facts For decades, the traditional entry-level position has served as the foundational launchpad for college graduates stepping into the professional world. It was an accepted social and economic contract: earn a bachelor’s degree, secure an entry-level job, learn the ropes, and begin an upward climb….
