Job outlook brightens for new grads, but barely

Last year, no graduates of the California community collegeâ??s associate degree nursing program had a job in hand. “Weâ??re excited that finally something is happening,” said Sharon Johnson, the program director. This yearâ??s slightly better performance is one of many signs around the country that 2010 is a better year than 2009 for landing that first job out of college â?? but not by much.