AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCareer Training: Bevill State is shortening its CDL course from six weeks to four, with the first class starting Feb. 22, 2027. Blue Ridge Community College is also planning agricultural-equipment training, while Niagara Region is offering engineering graduates a two-year, hands-on path into public works. Youth Employment: Alan Milburn’s upcoming UK review is expected to urge a legal guarantee of work, training or employment support for young people, as the number not in education, work or training tops one million. Skills on the Move: African professional groups are calling for shared certification standards to make qualifications easier to recognize across borders. A new forecast points to AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing and data skills as potential advantages in 2027 hiring. HR Systems: A Workday outage disrupted access to payroll, leave and other HR services at organizations around the world, underscoring how much employers rely on centralized platforms. Job Cuts: AstraZeneca plans to cut 600 U.S. jobs as part of a $1.5 billion savings program, while offering some employees opportunities to retrain for other roles.
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