AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFed Watch: New York Fed President John Williams said inflation is “unquestionably too high” but may have peaked, pointing to tariffs, energy shocks, and AI investment as drivers that could fade. Work Visas & Jobs: A West Virginia congressman renewed calls to end the H-1B visa program, arguing it displaces American workers and replaces “coding jobs.” Hiring & Pay Signals: Walmart will open a metro Atlanta skilled trades training center to prepare 4,000 workers by 2030, while QTS pledged $5M for skilled trades workforce training in Eastern Iowa. Skilled Trades Pipeline: Argonne and partners launched an interactive hydropower “market game” to attract new workers as many in the field near retirement. Workplace Policy: Employers are seeing more marijuana-positive tests but fewer are testing for cannabis pre-hire, reshaping hiring and drug-testing policies. Career Pathways: New federal grants target employer-student connections and expand Registered Apprenticeships in reindustrialization sectors. Local Housing Pressure: Boston rents fell for 13 straight months, with economists linking the slide to added supply and a cooling job market. Education & Hiring: Gallup found confidence in higher education dropped to 38%, citing cost, politics, and job-readiness concerns.
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