The labor market is undergoing significant shifts with AI automating entry-level roles and reducing new graduate job openings, as well as substantial workforce exits among Black women resulting in a critical leadership pipeline gap. Business leaders warn of short-term efficiencies potentially undermining long-term diversity and succession planning. Additionally, Gen Z job seekers increasingly rely on parental support to navigate an inaccessible entry-level job market, underscoring challenges faced by young professionals in adapting to evolving workforce demands.