Few Hiring Managers Think High School Graduates Are Ready for the Workforce

America’s workforce is facing an urgent test—and a new survey from the U.S. Chamber and College Board found that many hiring managers feel that high school graduates are not up the challenge. But getting the right combination of education, soft skills, and experience can make these graduates better prepared to enter the workforce.  

According to the New Hire Readiness Report 2025, most hiring managers feel that high school grads are not ready for work:   

-Four in five (84%) surveyed hiring managers agree that most high school students are not prepared to enter the workforce.  

-A strong majority (80%) agree that current high school graduates are less prepared to enter the workforce compared to previous generations.

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