AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoHealth Insurance “Job Lock”: A new U.S. survey finds nearly 1 in 4 workers say they’re staying in jobs they hate just to keep employer-provided health coverage, with debt linked to even higher lock-in. Workforce Hiring in Education: The Philippines’ DepEd says it has filled 19,320 of 20,000 authorized Teacher I roles for 2025, pushing faster hiring to address teacher shortages. Training for Skilled Trades: The U.S. Navy’s Philadelphia Skills Initiative launched a second cohort, aiming to recruit and prepare local residents for long-term skilled-trades careers. Career Upskilling via Universities: Albany State University announced eight new fully online graduate certificate programs for Fall 2026, including HR and supply chain options. Local Career Support: Goodwill of Kentucky opened a new skills lab with Aetna Better Health funding, starting a pharmacy technician training cohort in August. Hiring & Scams Warning: Nigeria’s anti-trafficking agency NAPTIP warns that fake job offers and online scams are increasingly used to lure victims. AI and Hiring Efficiency: Reports highlight employers using AI tools to speed hiring and reduce costs, while job seekers face growing competition for entry-level roles.
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