AI & Hiring Shifts: Singapore’s MOT rolled out new career conversion programmes for taxi and private-hire drivers, including an “AV specialist” pathway with training incentives and salary support, while employers push reskilling for the AV transition. Workforce & Training Funding: Imperial County (California) approved $1.58M to extend youth workforce and training services, including paid work experience, mentoring, and job shadowing. Local Job Markets: Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire’s job market is being buoyed by life sciences and healthcare, with wages running above the national average. Career Pathways in Education: Lamar CISD will open a Career and Technical Education Center in August with hands-on tracks like plumbing, culinary, automotive, drones, and robotics—aimed at internships and job readiness. Global Talent & Internships: Korea Times hosted a webinar for international students on landing internships legally, using local job boards, networking, and resume tips. Visa & Job Security: A Chinese H-1B worker says he was laid off at Google weeks after joining, underscoring how quickly visa-linked careers can change. Industry Talent Demand: UK insurance MGAs are showing resilient revenue and productivity, with underwriter talent increasingly attracted to entrepreneurial environments. Workplace Wellbeing: A civil engineer’s burnout story is going viral, fueling debate on culture, pay, and career pivots. Brand/Leadership Moves: Bajaj Electricals appointed Tiny Sengupta as CMO, signaling continued investment in marketing leadership. Job Openings in Entertainment: BIGHIT MUSIC announced seven full-time BTS-support roles in Seoul, spanning creative, production, and strategy.