According to a recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies intend to hire 22 percent fewer college graduates this year compared to last year’s class. In early reports from the NACE’s study of 2009 graduating seniors due out in April, as many as 63 percent of students surveyed are concerned that the economy will negatively affect their job prospects. But the news might not be all bad. While the economy is down, volunteer and service program applications are up. Way up. Continue here.
