""Large companies are playing defense. Small businesses are playing offense. When big employers pull back on entry-level hiring, small businesses see an opening... Small business owners are also taking advantage of this, being the first graduating class that grew up with AI as a native tool, not a new skill to learn, and that makes them uniquely valuable for businesses looking to modernize fast.""
""About 974,000 recent graduates aged 20 to 24 will be hired at small businesses during the 2026 hiring season, from April through September, according to a recent report from payroll and benefits platform Gusto.""
In 2026, small businesses are projected to hire approximately 974,000 recent graduates aged 20 to 24, a slight increase from 2025. While large companies reduce entry-level positions due to AI, small businesses actively recruit young workers for their tech-savvy skills. The job market for recent grads is improving, with net new job creation rising from 60,000 in 2023 to over 100,000 in 2026. Small business owners recognize the unique value of graduates who have grown up with AI technology.
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