Federal Reserve Watch: The Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4% for the first time in over three years, warning inflation is still too high and signaling more hikes ahead—an immediate jolt for borrowing costs and hiring plans. Workforce & Hiring: Komatsu launched a U.S. career development campaign (“The future you build starts here”) tying job openings across dealers and company sites to pathways from trades to long-term growth. Health Care Turnover: A Harris Poll found 59% of health care workers plan to look for new roles in the next year, with employers underestimating the churn (39% estimate), raising retention pressure. Veterans Employment: DAV and RecruitMilitary are co-hosting a Fort Hood hiring event with 51+ employers offering roles from entry level to senior management, plus resume and benefits help. Ag Careers: USDA’s Farm Service Agency is hiring County Program Analysts in multiple Indiana counties, while the Indiana Soybean Alliance seeks an Operations & Strategic Project Manager in Indianapolis. Local Labor Outlook: Virginia’s labor force is shrinking fast, with a UVA forecast projecting 18,050 job losses this year despite a steady unemployment rate. Education-to-Work Pipelines: Charleston Southern University received $1.25M to expand aviation training capacity, boosting enrollment for pilots, air traffic controllers, and related roles.