‘Very discouraging;’ NC graduates rank among nation’s most pessimistic job seekers

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — A new study found young North Carolinians rank among the most “downbeat” about getting a job in 2026. A lot of that pessimism lies in worry over artificial intelligence and a rise in cost-of-living with low paying salaries.

“It is very discouraging,” said Katelyn Reiland a UNCW alumni.

Reiland graduated from UNCW in May 2024 but her fears of landing a job overshadowed the excitement of graduating…

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