GIFTS FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADS ABOUT TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE

The day astudent graduates from college is amomentous occasion. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that morethantwo millionstudentsearned bachelor’s degrees at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year,the most recent yearsuch information was available.

As another graduation seasonrounds intoform, millions morehardworking college students areabout to receive their degrees. Commencement will be abig momentfor those students and itwillalso prove aproud moment for their families,who will wanttoreward graduates with agift commensurate withthis significantaccomplishment. As graduatespreparetotradein campus life for the professionalarena, well-wishers can consider these graduation giftideas.

•Attire: Thoughmanybusinesses havecommitted to remoteorhybrid working in recent years, college graduates will still needsomething more than hoodiesand sweatpants as theyenter the professional arena Professionalattirecan include anything from suitstobusiness casual clothing.

Developingaprofessionalwardrobe can be costly,sogift giverscan take newcollegegrads out shopping for attirethatcan help themmake astrong firstimpression. If distance or timing makessuchanexcursion impossible, a giftcardworth enough money to help gradsbegin building an impressive

Professional Wardrobe Canmakefor A Great Gift

•Tote bag/messengerbag: Traditional briefcases arestill around, but many modernprofessionals now prefer tote bags and messenger bags. Bags with padded pockets that can accommodate 15-inch laptops can be especially useful and help new graduations set a professional tone during interviews and after landing ajob.

•Apartmentfurnishings: Of course, some newlyminted gradswill already have ajob linedupbythe time theystroll across agraduation stageand receive their degrees.In suchinstances, they might benefit from alittle help furnishing their first apartments. Some new kitchenware, agiftcardtoa furniturestoreorsome gadgetslikea newsmart TV or home speaker system can help anew place feel like home that much sooner

•Cooking lessons: Nowthatthe campusdining hall is in the rearview mirror, new gradswill havetoprepare their ownmeals. Some might be doing so for the firsttime,sosomecooking lessons withalocal cheforinstruction offered at alocal restaurant canensure new gradsaren’tspending the bulk of their earnings on takeout or diningout. College graduation is an exciting time in ayoung person’slife. Loved ones canconsideranassortment of gifts to make thisperiod even morespecial.