Our public discourse question of the week.

The Cabrillo College graduation ceremony signifies a new chapter in the lives of students who have obtained degrees and certifications, but the job market they are about to enter is anything but hopeful as the worst jobs report of the year is announced for last month and budget cuts loom large on the horizon.

As students hunt for the ever-elusive internship, high profile companies are taking advantage of unpaid educational interns and blatantly disregarding US labor laws. Such companies, without a doubt, should be held accountable.