AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoESPN layoffs: ESPN began a new round of layoffs after its NFL Network takeover, with Chairman Jimmy Pitaro saying job impacts stem mainly from integration decisions and some on-air roles affected. Public-sector hiring: Metro Nashville is running a career fair Thursday with 60+ openings across skill levels, highlighting benefits like a lifetime pension for eligible employees. Education-to-work pipelines: Minnesota’s Step Up program and BTU’s maiden career fair both spotlight employer-linked training and internships to improve graduate employability. Workforce support programs: Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries launched an employability scheme with Apex Scotland, offering job coaching, placements, and in-work support for people rebuilding after justice involvement. Job market signals (China): China reported 6.95 million new urban jobs in H1 with unemployment at 5.2%, citing AI-driven industry momentum and pro-employment policies. Job losses: Lawrence County’s Alabama cooperage closure this September will eliminate 71 jobs. Compliance & labor policy: Zimbabwe’s NEC symposium urged councils to modernize and use digital tools to support skills development and better labor-market information.
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