TVET 2.0 Funding Boost (Malaysia): Malaysia will channel up to RM50 million from the Skills Development Fund Corporation’s High-Impact Programme into TVET 2.0, with new study fields like hydrogen energy technology, MRO, and maritime engineering—plus early emerging-skills training (AI, crypto, energy transition) for selected students starting July. Workforce Pipeline Results (Malaysia): MARA reports 270 TVET institutions hitting a 99.5% graduate employability rate, with industry agreements aimed at full absorption into jobs. AI Literacy for Leaders (Qatar): Qatar’s sports leaders are getting generative AI training via Qatar Olympic Academy and Google Cloud, focusing on responsible use in planning, communications, and decision-making. Job-Search Reality Check (US): A Dayton CBP recruitment expo turned questions into action, generating 157 applications from 100 people for careers in customs and border enforcement. Healthcare Policy Awareness Gap (US): A survey finds 55% of Medicaid enrollees didn’t know about planned 2027 work requirements that could affect coverage. Hospitality Hiring & Retention: Hospitality employers are being warned that onboarding—not just hiring—drives early turnover, with structured onboarding linked to better retention. Labor Pressure at World Cup Venues (US): Unite HERE members at SoFi Stadium voted to authorize a strike amid stalled contract talks, pay and job-security concerns tied to immigration enforcement. Trade Training Demand (US): Greenville Tech is expanding welding pathways as local students face long waitlists, highlighting how trade schools are feeding high-demand jobs.