Workforce Training Partnerships: The Philippines and Australia launched the P1.6B EQUIP program to make senior high school graduates “job-ready,” with DepEd and Tesda leading five years of industry-driven training (and possible AUD60M total through 2033). Youth Employment & Upskilling: York Jobcentre highlighted how work experience placements can move people into jobs, citing a participant who landed a permanent role at B&M after a placement. AI at Work (HR risk): A WorkNest survey found only 12% of employers trust managers to handle complex AI-assisted grievances, as AI-written complaints are rising. Skills for the Future: Google signed an academic MoU with VTU to train engineering students and faculty in AI, cloud, data science, cybersecurity, and industry-ready employability. Local Skills Programs: London’s AI and Jobs Taskforce backed an £18m plan pairing young people with employers and tracking AI-driven job shifts. Retention Incentives: ASML will offer eligible employees a €20,000 conditional stock bonus to stay until 2030, aiming to retain scarce chip talent.