AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabor Market Signals: U.S. job openings fell in August to about 7.08 million (below forecasts), while layoffs stayed low and hiring held up—an uneven but still sturdy labor picture. Job Search Strain: Indeed reports job seekers are burning out, with many Gen Z and millennials stopping mid-application and spending more time trying to “sell themselves” than assessing fit. Skilled Trades Demand: Google says data centers are driving “hundreds of thousands” of skilled trade openings nationwide, reinforcing a broader shortage of blue-collar workers. Workforce Pipeline Moves: IU Health Paoli Hospital launched a paid high-school apprenticeship program, and Bank of America plans to hire 1,000 apprentices with major workforce-development investment. Veterans Entrepreneurship: Louisiana’s LDVA and The Boot secured an SBA grant to create a Veterans Business Outreach Center. Cybersecurity & Hiring Risk: Dutch police arrested a suspected ShinyHunters leader tied to hacks on major organizations, a reminder that tech hiring and security needs are still colliding. Legal/HR Compliance: Maryland agreed to a $200K settlement in a defamation case involving a public defender’s office, with a judge ordering retractions and steps to protect the plaintiff’s licensure and job access.
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