Fortune
Forget Big Tech: Small businesses will hire nearly 1 million grads in 2026—and some of the hottest roles are gloriously AI-proof
Small businesses are poised to hire nearly one million new graduates in 2026, quietly outpacing the tech giants that dominate headlines. The hottest roles — AI engineers and service technicians — reflect a bifurcated market where hands-on and highly specialized skills are winning out. Meanwhile, traditional white-collar entry points like financial analysis and software engineering are losing ground as automation reshapes the talent landscape.
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