Though the Department of Labor reports the weekly unemployment rate is above 750,000 people in the United States, Wright State University (WSU) soon-to-be graduates and academic advisors remain hopeful that positions will be available for alumni post-graduation.
Unemployment in 2020
The Department of Labor reported that as of Oct. 24, weekly unemployment filings had decreased by approximately 40,000 people since Oct. 17, showing evidence of a gradual decline in cases filed.
“The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits declined to 751,000 in the week ended October 24th, from the previous week's revised level of 791,000 and below market expectations of 775 thousand,” said a representative of the Department of Labor.
The Department of Labor has also reported cases of weekly unemployment filings jumping around from 751,000 to nearly 900,000 from Aug. 30 to Oct. 10. However, the 14-day period from Oct. 10 to Oct. 24 is the first instance where weekly unemployment claims appeared to decline multiple weeks in a row in the United States.
WSU upcoming graduates
With unemployment claims appearing to be entering a steady decline, students and faculty advisors of WSU are optimistic that fall 2020 graduates will be able to find job placement.
“Everyone is going through a lot and I'd like to think employers have to make adjustments to keep things moving. It'll be difficult, but doable hopefully!” said SGA President Adrian Williams
WSU also continues to offer academic & career advising services to all students, regardless of their intended graduation year.
“Over the past 7 months, we have actually seen an increase in the number of students using our services which is great! The employers that we work with are eager to meet and interact with WSU students,” said WSU Associate Director of Career Services Lance Cauley. “Many employers have developed virtual internship opportunities so that they can accommodate the new social distancing protocols which students find very convenient.”
For more information on remote WSU Career Services, go to https://www.wright.edu/student-success/article/student-success-services-delivery-updates
