AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Hiring Tools: Employ is rolling VONQ AI screening into JazzHR and Lever, using chat and voice questions to surface skills gaps while keeping candidates informed that an AI agent is involved. Workforce Training: Iowa Workforce Development is launching AMP’D Iowa, a $4.7M employer-led advanced manufacturing training grant, with applications opening June 29. Skills for the Future: Gartner says AI-skill demand in supply chain roles jumped 387% from 2023 to 2026, pushing up competition and training pressure for mid-senior roles. Career Pathways: WGU’s School of Business launched a PMI-accredited bachelor’s in project management with an accelerated route toward PMP eligibility. Neurodiversity in Tech: Egypt’s ADVANCE Society and ITIDA partnered to qualify neurodiverse youth for ICT jobs via the DXC Dandelion model. Job Fairs & Internships: Kansas is hosting a statewide virtual job fair June 25, while Tempe’s Career Ready Tempe is placing paid teens into internships with soft-skill training. Public Sector Staffing: New Hampshire’s youth detention center staffing contract was tabled over background-check concerns, risking 18 temporary counselors. Workplace Safety Training: The NGA says every new hire must complete AI and data management training as it rebuilds its workforce.
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