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GCCs fuel boom in India's reskilling market, drawing international interest
Representative image | Photo Credit: NanoStockk India's reskilling market is witnessing accelerated growth, driven by the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) across the country. As demand for advanced digital and technical skills...

NDR 2025: New government-funded traineeship scheme for graduates to tackle job concerns
In 2020, the SGUnited Traineeships Programme supported paid training stints of up to six months for recent and soon-to-be graduates of ITE, polytechnics, universities and other educational institutions. Under this initiative, the government funded...

singapore NDR2025: AI and tech may replace 'entire jobs' but govt will 'work closely' with unions to help workers
The Government will "work closely" with unions and workers to redesign jobs amid a rapidly changing environment caused by new technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his National Day Rally...
The program making some Baltimore youth top job candidates in a tough economy
Young adults are finding it especially tough to secure employment in today’s job market. This spring has featured the highest unemployment for people ages 16-24 since the pandemic, according to the Economic Policy Institute. The state of the U.S....
National Day Rally: More help for jobseekers with CDC job-matching, SkillsFuture tweaks
[SINGAPORE] Community-based job matching and improvements to a SkillsFuture scheme for mid-career workers are among efforts to help workers seize opportunities, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the National Day Rally on Sunday (Aug 17). Even...

Famous Syracuse native turns down Trump offer for award (report)
A famous Syracuse native has turned down an offer for an award from President Donald Trump, according to a new report. Trump wanted to honor Tom Cruise at the Kennedy Center Awards, multiple Kennedy Center employees told The Washington Post....

Minnesota State Fair 2025: A look at this year’s Grandstand offerings
As is typically the case, the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand is offering a diverse lineup of entertainment that includes country (Old Dominion, Hank Williams Jr.), pop (Meghan Trainor, a Taylor Swift tribute), classic rockers (Def Leppard, Daryl...

Top Freelancing Websites to Kickstart Your Remote Career
Steps to Become a Successful Freelancer 1. Choose your skill Pick a service or skill you’re good at and enjoy. 2. Build a portfolio Create sample work or take on small projects to showcase your abilities. 3. Select the right platform Join...
Finding my one-word identity in a career-changing world: Larry Sollisch
Some of you might recognize my last name, as my brother Jim is a frequent Forum contributor and a wonderful writer. In fact, he has a book out now of his essays, “How Donating a Kidney Fixed My Jump Shot.” My brother is blessed with having a...

Eze Likely to Start for Palace on Opening Day Despite Spurs Talks
Eberechi Eze is now expected to start Crystal Palace’s first game of the Premier League season against Chelsea, after initial reports suggested the attacking midfielder would be left out amid ongoing interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal have...

PennDOT's Schuylkill County Job Fair to offer onsite interviews with job offers
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host a job fair at the PennDOT Schuylkill County Office on Tuesday. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PennDOT office located at 970 East Main Street in...

‘Well over six figures’: How this Toronto man built a career touring the GTA on camera
Jonathan Hicks spends his days walking Toronto streets with a camera. In just six years, he says the work has made him “well over six figures,” turning a side hustle into a full-time job. The 44-year-old, better known online as Johnny Strides, has...

Vol. 3: 'It's like one big happy family' - PDH is more than just a job
When you go to Panther Dining Hall, it’s easy to just walk in, get your food from the buffet and call it a day. It’s as simple as that. But have you ever considered how that food gets to your plate? Who cleans the dishes so you have a fresh dish...
Arteta's next Saliba: Arsenal preparing late offer to sign "aggressive" CB
Arsenal have boasted the best defensive record in the Premier League during each of the last two seasons, with Frenchman William Saliba playing a massive role in their success. The centre-back joined the Gunners back in 2019, before multiple loan...

How cheap weed from ‘gray market’ growers ends up on Maine dispensary shelves
The cheapest ounce of marijuana at Corey Black’s organic medical dispensaries is $100. Some of her competitors, meanwhile, have been charging as low as $40. According to Maine cannabis officials, much of that product is coming from grows operated...

Local graduate regrets pursuing Business Analytics degree after struggling to find a job, says he wants to switch to creative field
SINGAPORE: Unable to land a full-time job after graduation, a local has admitted online that he now “regrets” pursuing a Business Analytics degree. Posting anonymously on the r/SGexams subreddit on Sunday (Aug 17), he shared that, aside from the...
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Mediator Judge Vacancy At District Court Bareilly [Retired Judicial Officers; Apply Now]
The Office of District Legal Service Authority, Bareilly invites application for the post of Mediator Judge from retired judicial officers who want to offer their services as Mediators after retirement. Name of the Post: Mediator Judge How to...

Plymouth Argyle need defensive help in transfer market says Tom Cleverley
Tom Cleverley has declared that centre-back is a key area for Plymouth Argyle to strengthen and as soon as possible, amid their defensive struggles at the start of this season. It is a particular concern for Cleverley ahead of the League One game...

AI engineers in, QA testers out: Indeed report tracks sharp shift in tech job market
Once the darling of global hiring, the tech industry is now grappling with a sharp slowdown. Amid layoffs and hiring freezes, America’s top job site Indeed warns that not all tech roles are created equal anymore. Job seekers, take note: the demand...

Aldi offering students a career with them after exams day
The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is encouraging young people to consider careers in retail through its paid apprenticeship scheme. Store Apprentices will start on £8.64 per hour in their first year, rising to £12.11 by year three. Kelly Stokes,...