UK Employment Support: The UK is expanding its Support Conversations program to 33 Jobcentres, aiming to help up to 40,000 disabled people and others with long-term health conditions get closer to work through one-on-one, practical support. Workforce Training: Ohio MeansJobs Allen County is partnering with P&G to deliver on-the-job and incumbent worker training, while Vermont Business Magazine reports Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is launching its first paid LNA training program with certification fees covered and a path to full-time roles. Local Hiring Events: Santa Maria-Bonita School District is running a two-day job expo for roles including instructional assistants and LVNs, and Solihull Council highlights its connect to work program helping residents earn qualifications like a CSCS card to get back on site. AI & Hiring Scrutiny: A piece on AI hiring warns that automated screening can speed up “broken hiring” and keep qualified candidates out, and another notes OpenAI’s agent push—while metrics are self-reported—signals how quickly AI is changing workplace expectations. Workplace Safety & Benefits: A new Louisiana law targets violence against restaurant workers with penalties, and Sacramento District employees were recognized for coordinated emergency response—an HR reminder that preparedness training matters. AI Workforce Policy: RAISE US, backed by major donors, is set to test education and training pilots to protect workers from AI-driven job disruption.