AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkforce Pell Expansion: Arizona certified the first three training programs for federal Workforce Pell eligibility—CDL at Eastern Arizona College and HDS Truck Driving Institute, plus phlebotomy at Pima Medical Institute—aimed at fast pathways into in-demand jobs. Hiring + AI Compliance: A new guide warns employers that AI is now used across the whole employment lifecycle, expanding discrimination and legal risk beyond screening. Cybersecurity for Job Seekers: Reporting says ShinyHunters’ alleged FBI breach included personal data tied to the bureau’s Remote Operations Unit and even a “student workforce trainee,” while the FBI is investigating a zero-day tied to PeopleSoft job portals. Entry-Level Tech Shift: As the coding boom fades, computer science grads are refocusing on AI skills; smaller businesses are hiring to help teams use AI. Apprenticeships + Skills Training: Bank of America plans to hire 1,000 more apprentices and invest $150M in workforce development. International Student Internship Rules: New federal guidelines tighten internship/work options for international students using CPT. Local Workforce Moves: USPS staffing shortages are delaying mail in Caldwell, Idaho, and Arizona Western College won a $5M SBA grant to expand manufacturing training.
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