Workforce Pell (Arizona): Arizona opened applications for Workforce Pell state certification, letting Pell Grants fund short-term training programs (under 15 weeks) that lead to stackable credentials, with targets for completion, job placement, and wage gains. Workforce Training Funding (Pennsylvania): Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is accepting applications for Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grants, aiming to build a pipeline of skilled manufacturing workers. Healthcare Career Pathways (Pennsylvania): Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center added surgical technology to existing allied health associate programs to expand local job routes. Digital Skills Tour (Malaysia): MDEC will run a nationwide Malaysia Digital Tour 2026 focused on digital careers, freelancing, and business skills for students, job seekers, and SMEs. AI + HR Trust: SAP’s research warns that as AI reshapes work, some employers may see trust erode unless training and governance keep pace. Medicaid Work Rules (US): New federal requirements could cut Medicaid expansion enrollment most in states like California and New York by 2028, affecting access to coverage for working-age adults. Hiring Spotlight (Tennessee): TBI posted roles for Intelligence Analyst 1 and a Lead Network Architect in Nashville. Apprenticeships (UK): A Birmingham train driver apprenticeship ad notes candidates can’t rely on public transport due to shift times, pushing applicants toward owning transport. Job Fairs (India): Maharashtra plans 1,000 job fairs statewide with two-week pre-employment training covering resumes and workplace etiquette.