AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal Hiring: USDA is recruiting for 228 jobs at a new Texas facility to produce sterile flies against New World screwworm; applications are open, with a McAllen hiring event Nov. 17–19. Corporate Expansion: Oracle has broken ground on its Nashville headquarters, promising 8,500 permanent jobs by 2031 as hiring ramps up over the next several years. Worker Retraining: Michigan won a $6.6 million grant for short-term training and apprenticeships to help laid-off workers move into construction, energy and advanced manufacturing jobs. Job-Search Support: A Northwestern-led trial found nearly 70% of unemployed participants using an app that combined job-search advice with mental health exercises found work, versus about half receiving standard advice. Veteran Careers: A national initiative reports 402 veterans hired by 29 participating organizations; a new Huntsville program also offers veterans and military spouses free training for in-demand careers. Labor Market: October payrolls grew by 165,000 and unemployment fell to 4.1%, signaling stronger hiring, while hotter-than-expected inflation has raised concerns about interest-rate increases that could weigh on growth.
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