AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFederal Hiring Fight: A judge ordered OPM to remove a “loyalty” essay question from federal job applications, saying it likely violates applicants’ First Amendment rights—an HR shakeup that could affect thousands of postings. Immigration & Student Workflows: Proposed visa limits would cap F-1/J-1 stays at four years, but a federal judge temporarily blocked the change, warning of “catastrophic” harm to higher ed and the economy. AI & Careers: Cognizant argues AI will create more jobs than it displaces and is hiring 1,500 U.S. grads for “AI-era” roles, while a new exec survey finds many leaders know what to do to scale AI but struggle to act. Workforce Pipelines: DeVry and Pulse Radiology are partnering to expand MRI technologist training to address a 17.4% vacancy rate, and Idaho received nearly $5M to build a learner-readiness ecosystem. Education-to-Work: LinkedIn data suggests hiring for many majors has fallen since 2019, with English among the most versatile—useful for students weighing debt and outcomes. Labor & HR Risk: Georgetown’s dining contract review highlights ongoing scrutiny of labor practices by major contractors. Local Hiring Signals: Wisconsin’s job market remains strong, and Virginia’s healthcare workforce report shows employers seeking thousands of registered nurses.
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