AI & Early-Career Hiring: New reporting says junior coding jobs are shrinking as AI reshapes career paths, while SpaceX’s $60B valuation surge highlights how enterprise software growth is outpacing entry-level opportunities. Job Search Reality Check: Resume Genius data finds 64% of U.S. hiring managers misrepresent parts of roles or the process, and ZipRecruiter survey results show many hires say job descriptions barely matched what they actually did. Pay Transparency: A workplace Q&A notes salary sharing can be okay if it’s your own pay, but warns against contract and confidentiality issues. Career Upskilling & Pathways: Clarke University secured a $20,000 grant to link faculty and local employers, including AI-focused teaching with human dignity. Youth Employment in Focus: BYU MBA students and Pathway Worldwide launched a Ghana program teaching resumes, interviews, and networking to tackle youth unemployment. Workforce Policy/Training: Czech Army voluntary military training is drawing young people into clearer career thinking after hands-on skills and experience. Local Career Links: Iowa’s Clarke grant and multiple “classroom to career” efforts underscore a broader push to connect education with real hiring.