Federal Hiring & AI: OPM is pushing agencies to expand AI across federal hiring, but with risk controls—AI used for job ads, applicant review, and hiring metrics is often not treated as “high impact,” while tools that directly shape employment decisions may require stricter safeguards. Workforce & Skills Pipelines: West High in California dedicated a $12M Agriculture Career Technical Education building with hands-on trade labs, and New Mexico’s CNM and Rio Rancho Schools opened a Transportation Systems Technology Center with dual-credit options tied to local transportation jobs. Hiring Events: Stop & Shop will run a one-day career fair across 18 Suffolk County locations with on-the-spot interviews, and Giant Eagle plans in-person hiring events to fill 600 roles in the Pittsburgh region with same-day contingent offers. Job Market Signals: Realtor.com reports more home shoppers are viewing listings outside their local markets—often driven by affordability and job opportunities—while New Zealand’s ASB warns the labor recovery may be slow. Career Safety: Ghana’s GIS warns job seekers about fake overseas job offers and points people to verify accredited agencies before paying or traveling. Local Career Access: Maricopa Unified’s College & Career Expo expands to more students and adds evening access to colleges, employers, and CTE pathways.