AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGraduate Job Crunch: China faces 12.7 million young jobseekers in 2026, while Gen Z workers describe the search for jobs as staring into “the void.” AI is adding pressure: entry-level graduate roles are at risk across Southeast Asia. AI-Era Careers: A computer science graduate’s job hunt offers a practical look at what it takes to land a first role; in India, graduates are increasingly drawn to AI jobs over startups. Workforce Security: Workers say they would trade pay for greater job security, as Singapore’s hiring boom masks rising dismissals. Microsoft’s buyout offer to 60,000 employees and Dropbox’s planned 9% staff cuts underscore the uncertainty facing workers. Skills and Access: CIMB Islamic and Penang Skills Development Centre launched technical training for underprivileged Malaysian youth targeting manufacturing and electronics jobs. A Kentucky career center will also connect jobseekers with legal guidance to address records that can block employment.
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