AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Hiring Signals: PwC’s 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer says AI is creating a two-speed labour market, with “professionalised” roles (still needing human judgment) growing faster than “democratised” roles. Job Search Tools: A new push toward AI resume builders is accelerating ATS-focused applications, as many resumes get screened before recruiters see them. Career Anxiety: Adaptavist research flags a “white-collar exodus” driven by AI fears, with large shares of US/Canada workers considering moves into less AI-exposed work. Youth Unemployment: South Africa’s Youth Day spotlighted a persistent jobs crisis, with youth unemployment still near 61% and calls for earlier, cradle-to-career support. Education-to-Work Pathways: A US report argues K-12 schools aren’t doing enough career planning beyond “college for all,” while Guam’s BTACS wants to expand career-focused education into middle school. Local Training Programs: Wayne Community College adds a Building Construction Technology program to feed construction hiring with hands-on training. Labour Market Policy: The UK DWP is partnering with LinkedIn to use anonymised data from 40m accounts to guide jobseekers toward clearer career routes.
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