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AU Ready Puts Money Behind Student Internships
WASHINGTON — American University has long emphasized internships as a core part of student career preparation. Now, through the AU Ready initiative, the university is offering $4,500 to students with unpaid or poorly paid internships. This video looks at student awareness of the program, the financial pressure of living and working in Washington, D.C., and…
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Boutique Retail in an Age of Uncertainty
AMHERST, Mass. — Inside Zanna, sunlight pours through large corner windows onto racks of colorful clothing. Dresses, jackets and patterned tops line the boutique floor while owner Amy Benson greets customers as they walk in. Benson, 51, has spent most of her life in retail, including more than three decades at the same store. Today,…
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For Gen Z, a Paycheck Does Not Mean Stability
WASHINGTON — Behind the counter at Compass Coffee, Spencer Young takes orders, makes drinks and works the kind of full-time schedule many college graduates hope will lead to independence. Forty-hour weeks making coffees, teas and other drinks earn him $840 a week before taxes. In 2024, Young graduated from George Washington University, earning a Bachelor…
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