Paid training pathways in healthcare: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) is launching its first paid Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) training program in August 2026, covering certification fees and offering full-time roles after trainees earn their credential. Higher-ed affordability hit for part-time students: From July 1, part-time college students will get federal student loans scaled to their credit load, a change that could make degrees harder for working learners and caregivers. AI’s job impact goes mainstream: A new survey ahead of the World Economic Forum says AI is already reshaping tasks and career paths for young workers, with the biggest exposure in finance and information sectors. Local hiring and skills pipelines: Innovation City (UAE) launched its first summer internship program, placing 36 AURAK students into real projects across its ecosystem. Job search frustration with online applications: South Africa’s jobseekers are reviving door-to-door outreach after years of silence from portals and emails, arguing digital tools aren’t delivering responses. Youth employment pressure in hospitality: UK hospitality leaders are urging a VAT cut to prevent venue closures and protect youth jobs. Workforce data watch: Georgia unemployment rose across regional commissions in May as graduates entered the market. People-first workplace push (Philippines): Jobstreet by SEEK and DITO BizBayan teamed up to recognize employer excellence and encourage MSMEs to build better workplaces and create jobs.