AI Skills & Hiring Norms: A new Employment Hero report finds 36% of employers rank AI skills among top applicant traits, while many Gen Z workers feel “guilty” using AI—often via “shadow AI”—and 42% admit using tools without employer knowledge. Workforce Training at Work: The Literacy Council Gulf Coast is partnering with employers like Bonita National Golf & Country Club to deliver free on-site English tutoring, helping workers improve skills and pursue citizenship. Job Security for Researchers: Luxembourg is considering limiting postdoc fixed-term contracts and creating an open-ended “scientific mission” agreement, plus transition support and training. Youth Employment Support: Nottingham is rolling out a youth hub model to reduce the stigma of job centres for NEETs, with guidance on finance and housing. Skills Expo & Apprenticeships: Newbury College and UCN showcased career-focused projects at Skills Expo 2026, with awards recognizing apprentices and employer partners. AI in Non-Tech Roles: Indeed data shows “AI-touched” job titles are rising fast, with 63% of AI-touched titles in the US outside software. Layoff Recovery: Career coaches share six practical moves after a layoff, starting with processing the loss before job hunting. Large-Scale Youth Jobs Plan: Bangladesh’s Karmasangsthan Bank unveiled a five-year plan targeting 900,000 youth jobs via low-interest loans and entrepreneurship support. Career Pathways in Practice: A worksite-to-career story from Ripon Police highlights how targeted training and community ties can shape a new role. Training & Accreditation in Safety Fields: A spotlight on why accredited training matters in high-risk industries, using examples like water-based emergency instruction.