CHICAGO ￢ﾀﾓ April 24, 2014 ￢ﾀﾓ Graduation season is upon us, and this year graduates can expect to find improving job prospects. A new study from CareerBuilder and CareerRookie.com finds that 57 percent of employers say they plan to hire new college graduates, up from 53 percent last year and up significantly from 44 percent in 2010.

While most employers believe recent college graduates are ready for the real world, nearly one in four (24 percent) don￢ﾀﾙt feel academic institutions are adequately preparing students for positions needed within their organizations.

￢ﾀﾜEducation plays a critical role in bridging the skills gap and fostering a capable and productive workforce,￢ﾀﾝ said Brent Rasmussen, President of CareerBuilder North America. ￢ﾀﾜThe vast majority of employers feel that the skills and knowledge base students gain at academic institutions are aligned with their company needs, but nearly one in four sense a disconnect. As roles within organizations grow mo http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr819&sd=4/24/2014&ed=04/24/2014