AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce & Training Grants: Texas awarded $1.11M in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to expand career and technical education equipment for 202 students, targeting roles like construction managers and registered nurses. Education-to-Work Pipelines: Marshall County middle schools launched Paxton Patterson Career Labs so students can try hands-on career modules (nursing, veterinary tech, electrical work, finance) before choosing high school pathways. AI in Higher Ed: USC and UCLA announced new AI- and digital-focused degree programs, signaling universities are redesigning coursework to prepare graduates for tech-shaped job markets. Hiring Compliance: Connecticut’s wage transparency law adds pay code guide requirements and expands job posting disclosures starting Oct. 1, 2026—employers with 100+ staff must prepare multilingual materials. Job Scams & Fraud Alerts: Nigeria’s aviation authority warned the public about a fake “provisional offer” letter and urged people not to pay or share personal info. Career Skills for Job Seekers: Capital Region Career Centers are running 15 free online employment workshops in September, covering resumes, networking, and job applications. Career Literacy: A new report argues career literacy predicts employment security and better income outcomes as workers face more transitions.
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