AI hiring & search limits: A new piece argues AI still can’t replace the human parts of executive search—like reading people and earning trust—and lists questions to ask firms about where AI is used and how confidentiality is handled. Career mobility resources: Deel and University of the People launched an integrated Career Resource Center for 270,000+ students, with $500,000 in in-kind support for accessibility, tool integrations, and career readiness. Clean energy jobs: OpenAI is hiring a remote “clean energy and emerging energy technology” lead to align infrastructure growth with sustainability goals. Nursing pipeline: Vandalia Health will host a free nursing expo Sept. 23 to connect students and graduates with jobs, externships, and its Nurse Residency Program. Skilled trades pathway: Dallas ISD and DART’s bus maintenance externship program offers hands-on training and aims at $33/hour jobs after graduation. Labor unrest: Saskatchewan’s CUPE Local 5430 health-care workers voted 99% for job action amid stalled negotiations. Hiring standards controversy: FBI Director Kash Patel defended changes to bestiality/prostitution hiring disqualifiers, sparking bipartisan backlash in a Senate hearing. Local hiring & pay: Kansas’ U.S. Engineering Metalworks opened a new Lawrence facility, targeting 30 jobs in year one. Workforce & policy: Sioux Falls leaders discussed guardrails for automatic license plate reader cameras after public pushback. Education-to-career: Colchester High School expanded financial literacy course options for students.