AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFederal Careers: The Air Force is testing a program that connects military spouses with federal openings and hiring managers, helping them navigate USAJobs after a relocation. CBP is also holding virtual recruiting events in November. Hiring Outlook: U.S. jobless claims fell to 194,000, near a 57-year low, even as an economic analysis found job growth has slowed. Some employers still report difficulty finding workers. Layoffs: Comcast plans to cut 634 jobs at its Philadelphia headquarters by Dec. 31 as it reorganizes amid declining broadband and cable customers. Local Opportunities: A Nov. 5 Texarkana hiring fair will feature more than 100 openings; Houston City College received a $1 million grant to expand skilled-trades training for 500 students. Hiring Practices: Instacart agreed to a $5 million settlement over allegations that its recruiting practices disadvantaged U.S. workers; some applicants and people deterred from applying may qualify.
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