AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJob Fairs & Immediate Hiring: Independence Day events in the Philippines drew about 1,000 applicants for roughly 1,500 openings, with dozens hired on the spot, plus extra support for students and child labor cases. Workforce Training for Seniors: Philippines’ OSCA is expanding employment, skills training, scholarships, and computer literacy for older adults, including incentives for employers who hire seniors and people with disabilities. AI & Hiring Reality Check: A developer says a layoff after eight years felt “100% blindsided,” arguing cost-cutting and AI are reshaping tech jobs faster than workers expect. AI Skills Anxiety: UK parents report rising worry that AI will hurt kids’ chances at first jobs, pushing employers to spotlight apprenticeships and technical pathways. AI Upskilling in Public Sector: Wealden District Council launched an AI Academy with East Sussex College, training staff through an apprenticeship focused on practical, ethical AI use. Workplace Safety & Accountability: A UK NHS trust was downgraded after CQC concerns over staffing, escalation, record-keeping, and incident learning—raising pressure for urgent reforms. Digital Career Pathways: Accor and Inspired By KM rolled out “ibis unlocked” to help NEET youth rebuild confidence, skills, and access to jobs through blended support. Training Infrastructure: Kenya’s maritime academy is building a major survival training and certification center to reduce reliance on overseas courses and speed up job-ready credentials.
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