AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkplace Recognition: Velera was named a 2026-2027 U.S. News “Best Companies to Work For,” highlighting what job seekers and HR teams care about most. Manufacturing Hiring: ICIMS reports manufacturing job openings jumped 29% above last year’s baseline in July, but hires fell 6%, widening the opening-to-hire gap. Job Market Signals: Unemployment claims rose to 209,000, while the labor market still looks “healthy” overall—yet hiring remains cautious, especially for new entrants. Mortgage & Housing Costs: Mortgage rates edged down after weak jobs data and cooling inflation, easing pressure slightly but keeping borrowing expensive. Education-to-Workforce: Louisiana’s FUEL program is investing $800K to expand energy workforce training at community colleges, aiming at high-demand middle-skill roles. Equity & Work: Labor force participation among Black mothers with young kids fell sharply, raising concerns that unemployment stats may undercount people who stop looking. AI & Skills Pipeline: A skilled trades pipeline debate is heating up as employers chase AI-era infrastructure workers and schools struggle to supply them. Public Sector Recruiting: CBP is running August virtual recruitment events, and the FAA says it has hired 2,000+ air traffic controllers via a gamer-focused campaign. Teacher Shortage: Kentucky schools are still struggling to hire special education teachers, with local districts turning to experienced candidates to fill gaps.
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