AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkforce & Training: Fordham University is backing the Bronx Green Job Center with $2.5M to build a clean-energy talent pipeline through hands-on training and entrepreneurship support. Skilled Trades Pipeline: Nebraska employers aren’t partnering with colleges despite a tight labor market, while Arizona’s West-MEC and Modigent are building earlier pathways into apprenticeships. Hiring & Career Access: Bank of America will add 1,000 apprentices and invest $150M in workforce development, and UNO is expanding paid internships via Career Connect. Healthcare Staffing: A growing care worker shortage is worsened by weak visa pathways, and a new dementia certification microcredential aims to close the gap. Job Market Signals: Fewer Americans filed for unemployment last week, and Illinois metro unemployment fell in August. AI & Hiring Reality: Job seekers say AI is making searches harder, and computer science grads face a choppy market as AI reshapes entry-level work. Workplace Compliance: EEOC alleges Ollie’s rejected a deaf applicant over “ability to hear regularly.” Cyber & HR Risk: Okta warns AI is speeding up vishing and fake job-candidate scams, while ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI and stole data. Housing Costs: Fed Gov. Michael Barr warns shelter affordability is worsening and could pressure rates.
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