AI & Finance Skills: A finance course is being rebuilt so entry-level hires can manage AI agents and do deeper analysis, not just extract data from reports. Workforce Funding: Mississippi launched Workforce Pell for short, 8–15 week training programs, and Texas is taking applications for Upskill Texas employer training reimbursements. Career Pathways & Training: ISSA Academy rolled out healthcare cleaning/facility career pathways with certification-linked steps. Hiring & Pay Signals: ADP says local pay growth can move faster than national trends, pushing employers to track metro-level wages. HR Tech & Skills Visibility: AETHEON’s Atlas aims to turn experience into skills intelligence for hiring and mobility, while G-P topped an EOR tech matrix for AI-driven compliance. Workplace Equity: Research flags higher inactivity among over-50s, and a case in Illinois shows how prison job access can be derailed by security status after disputes. Immigration for Doctors: Canada added Express Entry routes for doctors with Canadian work experience, including faster work-permit processing. Labor Policy: The Trump administration proposes ending a 60-day H-1B job-loss grace period, raising stakes for employers relying on foreign talent. Community Career Events: Tulsa’s Back to Work Expresso fair offers free résumé help and hiring connections.