The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

US job growth has slowed sharply over the past year, making it especially difficult for young Americans not just to land their first jobs out of college but even to land internships, often the foundational step in an early career. https://t.co/0KkCOSvb5s pic.twitter.com/0qa643QSPZ

— CNN (@CNN) April 6, 2026