Federal Hiring Push: A July OPM memo tells agencies to build fiscal 2027 staffing plans with a goal of at least 33% of federal hires as early-career workers, using pipelines like Pathways and Tech Force. Workforce Shortage Focus: Wisconsin’s NEW Healthcare Alliance convened leaders at the Healthcare Forward Symposium, warning that an aging workforce and a shrinking talent pipeline are hitting rural communities hardest. Healthcare Career Pipeline: Queen Anne’s County is hosting a community conversation on healthcare careers (Aug. 26) to connect students and families with scholarships, pathways, and local employers. Local Hiring Events: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus will hold an in-person hiring event Aug. 13 (4–7 p.m.) for clinical and non-clinical roles, with possible on-site offers. Skills Training Grants: Texas Workforce Commission awarded Hale Center ISD a $131,530 dual credit grant to expand culinary arts training with professional-grade equipment. Education-to-Workforce Tech: Qatar University and Al Jazeera Media Institute completed two four-week professional diploma programs in digital media/AI content creation and live TV broadcasting, designed to mirror newsroom work. Job Search Fraud Help: NCWorks Career Center at Brunswick Community College will host “Scam Jam” (Aug. 12) to help job seekers spot scams and protect identity.