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Just yesterday, I had the honor of attending the Classroom to Career Summit hosted by Dr. Jill Biden, The White House and U.S. Department of Education. As an advocate for our students and education partners alike, I was asked to share Handshake's insights on the generational shift underway. The event's focus on investing in America's post-secondary systems and supporting students beyond the classroom is so critical as #GenZ starts taking over the full-time workforce. This represents a major change not just in skills and human capital, but in priorities and expectations. In my session, I discussed our latest data on how #students are feeling and how they’re preparing to enter the workforce combined with what they seek from their future employer. We know that 57% of the Class of 2025 feel pessimistic about starting their careers, citing fierce competition. But they're taking action, spending 30+ hours researching paths, attending career fairs, and expanding their job search. They want stability, location flexibility, and benefits focused on healthcare, retirement, and student loan repayment. I'm so grateful to have had the platform to represent students and be in conversation with Meena Naik, Tana Hicks, Ph.D. and Mark D'Amico as we advocate for the resources and support our future workforce needs to thrive. #raisethebar #unlockingcareersuccess