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77% of Graduates Admit: “We Aren’t Ready For The Real World”

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New YouScience report reveals a systemic design gap in American education as record-high completion rates fail to produce students with a clear, intentional direction for their lives

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience®,the leading education technology company transforming college and career readiness through its award-winning platform YouScience® Brightpath, today released its annual Post-Graduation Readiness Report. The findings expose a growing gap in American education, with rising graduation rates not translating into real-world readiness.

Drawing from a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 students from the graduating classes of 2022 through 2025, the 2026 report identifies a “readiness crisis” that has become the new normal.

Key findings from the report include:

The readiness gap: 77% of graduates describe themselves as only moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for life after high school.The confidence baseline: 69% of students lack strong confidence in their post-graduation plans, a figure that has held steady as an ongoing trend, not a temporary disruption.The end of the default to a college degree: Four-year college enrollment has fallen from 55% in 2019 to 36.7% in 2026, this is no longer a temporary decline, but a permanent reset in how students approach their future.The majority is no longer college-bound: 63.3% of graduates are choosing pathways outside of a traditional four-year university, including community college, trade school, workforce entry, or no defined plan.A generation navigating without a map: 62% of students are “drifting” into their future without intentional, deliberate plans.The power of aptitude discovery: When students receive structured support to understand their natural talents, their sense of preparedness nearly triples (13% to 33%) and confidence more than doubles (19% to 41%).

“The 2026 findings confirm that our education system is optimized for the wrong outcome. Completion is up, but clarity is not,” said Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience. “The failure is architectural. We have built a system that measures credits and GPA rather than self-knowledge and direction. To close the readiness gap, we must shift our focus from getting students through high school to getting them ready for life.”

The report also highlights deepening inequities across the country. Female students are more likely to feel unprepared (46% vs 41% of males), and the Western United States reports the lowest preparedness levels in the nation at 50%. Furthermore, public school students report the lowest confidence and preparedness levels compared to all other school types, highlighting a significant challenge for equity in education.

To close the readiness gap, YouScience calls for a fundamental shift toward four core capabilities:

Discover: Building self-knowledge through aptitude discovery before high-stakes decisions are made.Plan: Connecting learning to intentional, personalized pathways well before graduation.Validate: Providing certifications and real-world projects that translate learning into recognized credentials.Connect: Linking students to internships and employer partnerships at scale.

“Students are not unmotivated; they are navigating a system that wasn’t designed to guide them,” added Barton. “The data shows that when we provide students with the tools to discover who they are and where they can go, the results are transformational. It is time to update the system’s design to match the realities of the modern workforce.”

To read the full 2026 Post-Graduation Readiness Report, or see how Brightpath equips schools to drive real student outcomes, visit youscience.com.

About the report
The 2026 Post-Graduation Readiness Report is the fourth annual study examining how recent high school graduates navigate life after graduation. Based on a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 students from the classes of 2022–2025, it provides critical insights into evolving trends in student confidence, preparedness, and the structural changes required to support the next generation.

About YouScience
YouScience® is the leading education technology company dedicated to empowering individuals with the data and credentials needed to succeed in school, career, and life. Its award-winning platform, Brightpath, is the only College & Career Readiness solution built for both compliance and impact—powered by scientifically backed aptitude discovery, industry-recognized certifications, and meaningful career connections. YouScience currently serves more than 13,400 educational institutions and millions of users nationwide.

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Warpify Robotics Secures Pre-Series A Funding for Global Expansion

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Zhongguancun Zhongnuo Fund Backs International Commercialization, Platform Development and Partner Deployment

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Warpify Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., which operates Warpify Robotics as its global robotics brand, announced that it has completed a Pre-Series A funding round with investment from Zhongguancun Zhongnuo Fund. The round marks Warpify’s first institutional financing. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Warpify Robotics is building robot productivity infrastructure to make putting robots to work simpler, more reliable and more scalable. Warpify starts with the work outcome, not a fixed product catalog. It evaluates workflows, operating environments and economics; selects and configures robot platforms, sensors and payloads; connects software and enterprise systems; and organizes deployment and lifecycle support.

Depending on the application, Warpify can structure deployments through direct purchase, leasing or Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS). Under RaaS, customers contract for a defined scope of robotic work, while deployment, monitoring, maintenance, repairs and service management may be coordinated through Warpify and local operating partners.

Warpify works with enterprises, robot manufacturers, system integrators and local operating partners to structure deployments around the task, environment, technical requirements, operating responsibilities and commercial model. This workflow-first model absorbs complexity for customers and makes deployments more repeatable across sites and markets.

“Customers do not need robots in isolation; they need work completed reliably, at a viable cost and with clear accountability,” said Rick Zhang, founder of Warpify Robotics. “Our role is to absorb the complexity of selection, deployment and operations so robotic work can be adopted and repeated across markets.”

Warpify will use the financing to expand in priority international markets, strengthen commercialization capabilities and advance development of its software, operating tools and delivery systems. It will also invest in partner enablement and lifecycle support.

Zhongguancun Zhongnuo Fund is connected to Zhongguancun, one of China’s largest and most established technology and innovation ecosystems.

About Warpify Robotics

Warpify Robotics is a global robotics brand building robot productivity infrastructure to make robotic work simpler, more reliable and more scalable. Starting with the work, Warpify brings together robot selection, integration, deployment, software, lifecycle operations and local service capabilities. It supports direct purchase, leasing and RaaS where appropriate. Learn more at www.warpify.ai.

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Kunlun Capital-Backed InfiMaker Surpasses US$4 Million in Kickstarter Pledges, Following US$1.5 Million First‑Day Debut

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BEIJING, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InfiMaker, which received an exclusive lead investment from Kunlun Capital in its angel round and continued backing in its Pre-A round, is a technology company focused on desktop five‑axis CNC. Today, the company announced two significant business milestones following the launch of its K1 desktop five‑axis CNC machine: its Kickstarter campaign has surpassed US$4 million in pledges, and it has completed a new funding round of tens of millions of U.S. dollars from IDG Capital.

InfiMaker officially launched the K1 on Kickstarter on August 11, Pacific Time. The campaign raised over US$1.5 million in pledges within its first 24 hours, and as of August 24, total pledges were approaching US$4 million. See the Kickstarter link for specific crowdfunding details:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infimaker/infimaker-k1-the-pro-grade-desktop-5-axis-cnc?ref=9tbn7h

The campaign response provides an early indication of interest in desktop manufacturing solutions among engineers, designers, independent creators, educators, and small businesses. It also marks an important step in InfiMaker’s efforts to introduce its technology and products to a broader international audience. 

Separately, InfiMaker has completed a new funding round. The latest round included an investment of tens of millions of U.S. dollars from IDG Capital, alongside participation from other investors. InfiMaker’s previous investors include Kunlun Capital, MiraclePlus and Meituan’s Strategic Investments

The completion of the round will provide further support as InfiMaker continues to advance its core technologies, product development, operational capabilities, and international expansion. 

IDG Capital has a long-standing investment focus across technology sectors including artificial intelligence, robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing. Its participation brings additional institutional support to InfiMaker as the company enters its next stage of development.

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12 Press Releases You Need to See This Week

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Including new international cities for United flights, the launch of Google Gemini for financial services and the opening of a Chili’s location at a golf course.

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

United Adds 10 International Cities for 2027; Largest Expansion in Airline’s History
United announced new nonstop flights to Okinawa, Japan; Toulouse, France; Luxembourg City, Luxembourg; Marseille, France; Ibiza, Spain; Valencia, Spain; Terceira, Portugal; Ljubljana, Slovenia; Olbia (Sardinia), Italy; and Catania (Sicily), Italy.ArcLight Commits $1.0 Billion of Equity to Launch Anchor Point Transmission
Anchor Point Transmission, LLC is an independent transmission company formed to address a critical challenge facing the U.S. power grid: rapid load growth from electrification, manufacturing, and AI compute is driving unprecedented need for transmission infrastructure investment. Anchor Point strives to partner with utilities to help enable, develop, and accelerate the high-voltage transmission infrastructure needed to support that growth.Abbott receives FDA authorization for world’s first dual glucose-ketone sensing technology for people with diabetes
Libre Duo 10 Day is a first-of-its-kind, two-in-one biowearable that monitors glucose and helps detect rising ketone levels that can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious health condition for people living with diabetes. It’s designed to seamlessly address a critical gap in ketone monitoring, providing needed health data without adding burden on people living with diabetes.Reese’s Flips the Script on Fall Coffee
Teaming up with the viral coffee brand, The Nitro Bar, Reese’s is dropping the limited-time Reese’s Pumpkins PB Whip Latte, inspired by the iconic chocolate and peanut butter of Reese’s Pumpkins and designed to give fans a new way to celebrate fall. This isn’t a pumpkin spice copycat, it’s fall coffee done the Reese’s way.Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services
This solution includes a Google-managed Financial Research agent, more than 50 new skills with specialized agentic instructions for financial roles and workflows, enterprise data connectors, an expanding third-party agent ecosystem, and the foundational Gemini Enterprise platform.Regent to Acquire Avon North America, Reuniting Major Avon Businesses After More Than a Decade Apart
Lisa Siders, incoming Chief Executive Officer for Avon, said “Avon has an extraordinary history, but its future will be built by what we do next. Bringing the business back together gives us the opportunity to build a more focused, connected and ambitious business for our Representatives, Ambassadors, Associates and customers.”Zepbound linked to lower healthcare costs in adults over age 55 with obesity according to a real-world study
For adults over the age of 55, including patients in Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge program, these lower costs translate into meaningful savings as early as 12 months into treatment. This is the first study of its kind in this age group.Target Launches Target Beauty Studio, Its Destination for What’s New, Now and Next in Beauty
Target Beauty Studio launches Sept. 10 in more than 600 Target stores and on Target.com, marking a new chapter for Target that combines the retailer’s merchandising authority and elevated shopping experience. Ninety prestige, emerging and global brands — most new to Target — will offer the latest beauty trends, innovations and inspiration for endless discovery.Hypersonics and Critical Munitions Company Ursa Major to Go Public
Upon closing, Ursa Major will be a publicly traded critical munitions company, solving the most pressing defense challenges in hypersonics and solid rocket motor manufacturing. The combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq following closing, which is anticipated in the first quarter of 2027.Leidos to support Naval Health Research Center with studies to improve health and readiness of U.S. service members
The work will focus on identifying risks and protective measures and interventions that affect the health, performance and readiness of military personnel throughout the deployment cycle, while developing evidence-based strategies that enhance resilience, support informed-decision making and reduce adverse outcomes. Chili’s® is Fulfilling Every Golfer’s Dream by Opening on a Golf Course. Yes, Really.
Chili’s is taking over DeBell Golf Club in Burbank, California, turning the clubhouse into the ultimate 19th hole — the post-round tradition where golfers gather to relive the round over food, drinks and stories about shots from the day that somehow get a little better every time they’re told. Open August 28 to 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chili’s first-ever location on a golf course welcomes golfers and fans alike.Meta’s Agreement With Bipartisan Attorneys General: Calling on TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting Teens
The agreement includes a payment of approximately $18 billion, which can be used to fund youth online safety initiatives, among other state priorities. The agreement will also establish an independent social media research foundation. Meta will share consented user data with the foundation to advance independent research into teen well-being and grow its collective understanding of how to best support teens online.

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