AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoShipbuilding Hiring: HII is recruiting across skill levels in Mississippi on Oct. 24 and for hundreds of skilled-trades jobs in South Carolina on Oct. 27, including welders, electricians and machinists. Small-Business Plans: Nearly half of Gen Z and millennial owners plan to add staff in the coming year, versus 19% of older owners. But just 36% of small-business owners overall expect to hire, down from 44% last year. Workforce Pipeline: North Carolina honored workforce-development leaders, while a new $9 million federal grant will expand college, career and apprenticeship guidance for West Virginia students. Labor Market: Job security remains relatively strong, but a low-hire, low-fire market is making it tough for young people to break in. Meanwhile, the administration’s restrictions on skilled-worker immigration raise questions about how employers will fill specialized roles.
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