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In just a few short months, the workforce will be flooded with graduates on the hunt for a new job. Eric Schurenberg of Inc. magazine gives the lowdown on 13 companies, from REI to Trader Joe's, that are great places for new grads to start their careers. (TODAY)

For this week's edition of TODAY's Life Illustrated, viewers submitted photos of loved ones beaming with pride, and relief, on Graduation Day. (TODAY)

Nearly 2 million college students are graduating this spring, and many of them will be searching for jobs. How competitive is the post-grad job market this year, and what can you do to boost you chances of success? College counselor Kat Cohen has tips for landing a coveted job offer. (TODAY)

Kat Cohen, CEO and founder of IvyWise, reveals which industries are hiring recent college grads and what graduates can do to help set them apart in a competitive job market. (TODAY)

Just after the senior class from Joplin high school celebrated their graduation, a tornado tore their town apart, killing at least 116 people. One of their classmates is still missing. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports. (Nightly News)

Education Nation: College seniors who are fighting to enter an already overcrowded employment market are learning a college degree no longer guarantees a job. NBC's Kristen Welker reports. (Nightly News)

June is not just for weddings, it's also graduations and Father's Day. So what do you get dear old dad or that smart student? Woman's Day magazine's Elizabeth Mayhew shares great gift ideas. 

In his commencement speech to Kalamazoo Central High School graduates in Michigan, the president tells TODAY's Matt Lauer that he wants to encourage students to "go out there and set your goals and then work for 'em." 

The first lady made good on her promise to speak at the university's commencement if the students completed  100,000 hours of community service.  NBC's Lester Holt reports. (Nightly News)

After completing his duties on Saturday's Weekend TODAY, Lester Holt hopped in a car and headed north for the special ceremony.