Labor Dispute: Support staff at BAE shipyards in Govan and Scotstoun are set to strike after GXO Logistics rejected a pay offer, threatening delays to Royal Navy warship work including HMS Glasgow. Workforce Anxiety: A new ADP survey finds only 22% of workers globally strongly believe their jobs are safe from AI-driven elimination, with insecurity highest among lower-paid and repetitive-task roles. AI + Youth Jobs Policy: China’s “employment-first” five-year plan to 2030 targets skills-employer mismatch, raises the share of skilled workers, and expands unemployment insurance—while keeping unemployment below 5.5% on average. Reskilling Reality Check: In Italy, public reskilling classes are underused because workers see jobs as identity, not just skills; many won’t switch without stipends or a role that fits how they see themselves. Local Hiring Support: Belfast’s St George’s Market job fair (June 24) brings 70+ employers and training providers, with help for CVs, interviews, and pathways into training or self-employment. Skills Training Partnerships: South Sudan’s Labour Ministry and IOM will fund vocational training for 10,000+ youth, aiming to build practical skills tied to labour market needs. Apprenticeship Assessment Rules: Skills England publishes new guidance and performance descriptors for reformed apprenticeship assessment plans, giving assessment organisations a clearer structure for outcomes and grading. Career Switch Without a Degree: South Africa’s unemployment remains high for non-tertiary workers, but the report highlights that vocational training and certifications can open doors in specific industries. Training That Builds a Resume: A Tuscaloosa welding workshop has students fabricate a 36-foot trailer, giving hands-on experience they can list when applying for jobs.