Cengage Group’s 2025 Graduate Employability Report reveals the toughest entry-level job market in five years, with just 30% of grads landing jobs in their field and nearly half feeling unprepared. The report highlights a growing disconnect between what educators teach and what employers need—especially around job-specific skills—and calls for urgent collaboration to better align education with workforce demands. Read the full report to explore the path forward for career readiness.
Graduate Employability Report
Each year, Cengage Group's Graduate Employability Report analyzes the job prospects of recent graduates and the role education plays in shaping their readiness. The research report polls recent graduates, instructors and employers (individuals responsible for hiring across various industries).