What this Ivy League is doing to get students hired in the age of AI
What this Ivy League is doing to get students hired in the age of AI
Publish Date: 2026-05-18 08:15:00
Source Domain: www.cnbc.com
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Dartmouth College’s Proactive Approach: Dartmouth has raised $30 million to fund internships, allowing students to financially access unpaid or underpaid internships and explore fields they might not otherwise engage with.
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Increase in Internship Programs Nationwide: Many colleges, including City University of New York (CUNY), are implementing initiatives that encompass paid internships, apprenticeships, and industry collaborations to enhance job market readiness.
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Challenges Posed by AI: Two-thirds of students surveyed by CNBC and SurveyMonkey have expressed pessimism about the job market, with 40% considering changing their field of study due to concerns over AI’s impact on employment.
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Future of Career Planning: According to a survey, many students are likely to reconsider their majors and skill sets in the coming years due to AI-related uncertainties, with 36% considering new industries and 49% re-evaluating their technical skills.
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Impact on Certain Industries: Jobs in technology and finance are more susceptible to disruption by AI, resulting in early career employment declines, but the overall early-career job impact from AI is still relatively small.
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Rapid Adaptation Needed: Institutions are urged to be agile and responsive to the evolving labor market, equipping students with the necessary direction, preparation, experience, and connections post-graduation.
