AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLabor Market Watch: The U.S. job market stayed resilient in August, with payrolls adding 162,000 jobs and unemployment holding at 4.1%, pushing Fed rate-hike bets higher. Workforce Development: Minnesota marked Workforce Development Month, with counselors reporting tougher job searches and growing AI impact on hiring and job hunting. Future Hiring Forecast: A BLS outlook points to slower overall employment growth, but fast expansion in utilities (driven by power demand for AI and data centers) and especially healthcare/social assistance. International Students & Jobs: Loyola says it’s holding steady on international enrollment even as the U.S. faces a predicted drop that could cost billions and jobs, tied to visa and immigration uncertainty. Workplace Rights: A Cambridge professor won an employment tribunal against the University over bullying and misogyny claims, with judges finding detriments for protected disclosures. Skills Training: Oberle Academy is adding heavy equipment operator courses with Germanna Community College, using simulators and real-equipment demos to build job-ready trade skills. Immigration Policy: Namibia launched a new up-to-five-year employment permit for investors, aiming to streamline approvals and boost hiring.
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