AI & Hiring Signals: A new Naukri report says AI skills now show up in 15.4% of tech job descriptions in India—up from 0.9% in 2020—while AI mentions in non-tech roles have nearly sextupled, pushing employers to expect AI fluency as a baseline. Fraud & Credential Checks: North Carolina regulators warn consumers to be careful hiring engineers, surveyors, architects, and designers via freelancer sites, citing fake licenses and misused seals; Mumbai Metro Rail also flags fake recruitment ads and urges job seekers to verify only through official channels. Workforce Training & Youth Pathways: Imperial County (California) approved a $1.59M program expanding AI simulations and virtual reality career exploration for youth, while Airtel Nigeria’s World Youth Skills Day masterclass trains young people with practical digital skills. Career Access & Pay Support: United Way of Santa Barbara County expands its Brighter Futures Childcare Scholarship Program to help working families cover rising childcare costs. School-to-Work Planning: Little Rock School District’s board discusses new high school attendance zones and logistics for West Little Rock High School opening in 2027. Job Market Reality Check: A piece on the “Ghost Job” era argues that even when stats look good, long-term unemployment and auto-rejections make job hunting feel broken—calling for a more consultant-style approach.