AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce Training: Minnesota’s Alexandria Technical & Community College won $2.4 million in federal funding to build advanced-manufacturing pathways linking high schools, college programs and employers. Tennessee’s community colleges received $7.6 million to develop short-term career certificates in fields including health care, IT and manufacturing. Labor Market: South Dakota has about three job openings per unemployed person, but workforce participation fell to 66.3% in September from 68.2% a year earlier. Hiring Outlook: National reports on job openings, layoffs and October hiring are due this week, offering a fresh look at a labor market where job growth has slowed. Federal Careers: An Air Force pilot is helping military spouses connect their skills with federal openings at new duty stations. Layoffs and Fair Hiring: Comcast plans to cut 634 jobs at its Philadelphia headquarters by year-end. Instacart agreed to a $5 million settlement over allegations its hiring practices disadvantaged U.S. workers.
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