AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkforce Policy & Training Funding: Wisconsin’s RESTART grant is funding BRIDGE-WI, a statewide push to train and place justice-involved youth and young adults (15–24) into advanced manufacturing, transportation, IT, construction trades, and emerging AI-related work. Career Readiness in Schools: Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection is opening job shadow applications for the 2026–27 school year, offering 200+ free, hands-on shadow options with local employers. AI Skills for Students: The University of Tampa will require sophomores to take a one-credit AI literacy class this fall, aiming to help students use AI responsibly and talk with faculty about assignments. Employer Fraud Crackdowns (CDL): The DOT is shutting down 110 driving schools and targeting 160 more over CDL fraud and English-proficiency violations, with audits and enforcement expanding nationwide. Targeted Outreach for Jobs: California is funding a $100,000 radio expansion to connect farmworkers with job training and career services. Caregiving & Work: AARP-backed reporting highlights “caregiver creep,” where small help tasks can snowball into full-time caregiving, straining careers and health. Job Search Reality Check: A recruiter survey claims ATS systems rarely auto-reject resumes; most applicants get buried by volume, not software.
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