Workforce Training & Skills: Massachusetts is rolling out a $4.2 million push linking offshore wind job training with marine research, aiming to move residents into maritime and offshore roles while studying impacts on wildlife and fisheries. AI & Hiring: New data shows job seekers are teaching themselves AI faster than employers are training them, with workers outpacing company upskilling—raising the pressure for “AI-ready” workforce planning. Youth Employment Programs: Kenya’s Power Learn Project, with ILO and Microsoft, is training 1,700 refugee and host-community youth in AI, cloud, and data analytics with certification vouchers and pathways into work or entrepreneurship. Adult Learning: South Dakota is marking Sept. 13–19 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, highlighting literacy gaps and the employability benefits of adult learning. Higher Ed Staffing Cuts: A UK study warns universities are cutting professional/support staff capacity and training budgets, risking weaker service delivery and delayed tech benefits. Local Jobs & Hiring: Tuolumne County reports 104.5 vacant positions (about 14.9% vacancy) and plans a public update on staffing and morale. Workplace Rules: A court case underscores that employers can’t just accept a resignation to dodge discipline in serious misconduct situations—HR process still matters. Career Moves: A Salina, Kansas chamber names Christina Hayes as its next President and CEO, starting Oct. 1, 2026.