AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYouth Employment Crunch: A UK review warns the “lost generation” risk is rising, with NEET numbers potentially hitting 1.25 million by 2031 as the first rung of the career ladder “thins.” Skills & Training Push: New Zealand’s Budget 2026 freezes fees-free and redirects savings into Trades Academies, plus extra Youth Guarantee places—aimed at boosting apprenticeships and school-to-work pathways. CTE Spotlight: A new webinar highlights K-12 educators expanding career and technical education, but only 23% rate it an “A,” pointing to big gaps districts want solved. Employer Hiring Signals: New Jersey life sciences postings jump 73% year over year, with 11 companies listing hundreds of roles. AI Hiring Reform: A Cyprus startup says it’s moving hiring away from informal networks toward transparent, merit-based recruitment using AI tools and salary clarity. Workplace Wellbeing: A study links childhood eczema to later educational and career limits, reinforcing the need for earlier, broader care. Offer Negotiation: Biopharma career coaches say candidates can negotiate even in an employer’s market—though long unemployment can make it harder. Mid-Career Redundancy: Marketers describe redundancy as identity-shaking, but also talk rebuilding confidence and resilience.
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