Workforce policy: The UK government is rolling out 300,000 new youth work experience and training placements across construction, health/social care, and hospitality, aiming to move young people into sustained work. Youth employment: A new analysis from the New York Fed links rising unemployment among recent college grads to the post-pandemic growth of remote work, which may make it harder for managers to train and mentor early-career hires. Career pathways: Kuwait’s Higher Education ministry is launching “Guide Me” to help students map study abroad plans to the country’s labor market needs, with clearer specializations and application guidance. Skills for the future: Nigeria’s Louis Awode Foundation says it will teach 20,000 children robotics, coding, AI, and entrepreneurship as Africa’s robotics market is projected to hit $4.29B. Local hiring/HR operations: Chico, California may convert underfilled park ranger roles into police officer positions to improve recruitment and career mobility. Job market guidance: A WalletHub report offers practical advice for teens planning summer jobs, including saving strategies and building credit. AI & careers: Canada’s draft AI strategy “AI for All” targets scaling AI adoption and free AI literacy training by 2031, but leaves gaps on how harmful impacts will be managed. Education leadership: Prince George’s County, Maryland names Shawn Joseph permanent superintendent after a year as interim leader. Big employer news: Hikma Pharmaceuticals plans a $267M Ohio expansion creating 350 new jobs in Columbus and Bedford. Interview tips: Career coaching coverage highlights how to answer “Tell me about a time you failed” by showing accountability and growth.