AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabor Market Watch: The U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, with big downward revisions shaving 60,000 jobs off July and August—signaling hiring is cooling ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Wages & Hiring Mix: Average hourly earnings rose about 3% year over year, but slower payroll growth and weaker sectors (like financial activities) point to a tougher job hunt, even as health care added 17,000. Skilled Trades Pipeline: A new report warns the U.S. needs 1.7 million skilled-trades openings per year through 2035, but training-to-career drop-offs are severe—less than half of apprentices finish and under 30% enter a trade within five years. DEI Enforcement Risk: DOJ use of the False Claims Act is expanding, with major contractors (including IBM, Deloitte, and Accenture) facing large settlements tied to alleged DEI/I&D contract compliance issues. Workforce & Education Signals: SC State voted to cut nine degree programs after low enrollment and pressure to align offerings with workforce needs, while USDA is pushing research partnerships with land-grant schools like SC State. Career Anxiety & AI: Multiple reports highlight growing concern that AI is reshaping hiring and increasing barriers for new grads, alongside calls for clearer career pathways.
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