AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce Training: Massachusetts is expanding Pathmaker programs in advanced manufacturing, AI, defense, climatetech and life sciences, aiming to connect residents with skills training and employers’ talent pipelines. Career Paths: A survey found 44% of Malaysian workers don’t want a traditional climb up the corporate ladder; employers are being urged to create expert career tracks that don’t require management roles. Hiring and Retention: Malaysia’s employers federation says companies should give local workers first chance at jobs and invest in competitive pay, better conditions, career growth and skills before seeking foreign hires. Job Market: Nine U.S. states and Washington, D.C., lost jobs over the year through September, while South Carolina led job growth. Graduate Prospects: A Princeton PhD whose research was cited by the Nobel committee says he has made more than 2,300 applications without landing a job, underscoring how tough the search can be even for highly qualified candidates.
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